Among the Mad (Maisie Dobbs, #6)
by Jacqueline Winspear, Orlagh Cassidy
Among the Mad by Jacqueline Winspear, Orlagh Cassidy holds a highly rated rating of 4.10 out of 5, based on 11.4K reader ratings. First published in 2009.
About Among the Mad
In the thrilling new novel by the New York Times bestselling author of An Incomplete Revenge, Maisie Dobbs must catch a madman before he commits murder on an unimaginable scale
It’s Christmas Eve 1931. On the way to see a client, Maisie Dobbs witnesses a man commit suicide on a busy London street. The following day, the prime minister’s office receives a letter threatening a massive loss of life if certain demands are not met—and the writer mentions Maisie by name. After being questioned and cleared by Detective Chief Superintendent Robert MacFarlane of Scotland Yard’s elite Special Branch, she is drawn into MacFarlane’s personal fiefdom as a special adviser on the case. Meanwhile, Billy Beale, Maisie’s trusted assistant, is once again facing tragedy as his wife, who has never recovered from the death of their young daughter, slips further into melancholia’s abyss. Soon Maisie becomes involved in a race against time to find a man who proves he has the knowledge and will to inflict death and destruction on thousands of innocent people. And before this harrowing case is over, Maisie must navigate a darkness not encountered since she was a nurse in wards filled with shell-shocked men.
In Among the Mad, Jacqueline Winspear combines a heart-stopping story with a rich evocation of a fascinating period to create her most compelling and satisfying novel yet.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jacqueline Winspear, Orlagh Cassidy |
| Published | 2009 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, History |
| Average Rating | 4.10 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,363 |
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What genre is Among the Mad?
Among the Mad is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Among the Mad worth reading?
Based on 11.4K reader ratings, Among the Mad has an average score of 4.10 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
Who wrote Among the Mad?
Among the Mad was written by Jacqueline Winspear, Orlagh Cassidy. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for Among the Mad?
The ISBN-13 for Among the Mad is 9781427206050.0.
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