Maisie Dobbs (Maisie Dobbs, #1)
by Jacqueline Winspear
Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear holds a well received rating of 3.91 out of 5, based on 49.8K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 292 pages.
About Maisie Dobbs
Maisie Dobbs, Psychologist and Investigator, began her working life at the age of thirteen as a servant in a Belgravia mansion, only to be discovered reading in the library by her employer, Lady Rowan Compton. Fearing dismissal, Maisie is shocked when she discovers that her thirst for education is to be supported by Lady Rowan and a family friend, Dr. Maurice Blanche. But The Great War intervenes in Maisie’s plans, and soon after commencement of her studies at Girton College, Cambridge, Maisie enlists for nursing service overseas.Years later, in 1929, having apprenticed to the renowned Maurice Blanche, a man revered for his work with Scotland Yard, Maisie sets up her own business. Her first assignment, a seemingly tedious inquiry involving a case of suspected infidelity, takes her not only on the trail of a killer, but back to the war she had tried so hard to forget.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jacqueline Winspear |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 292 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.91 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 49,820 |
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What genre is Maisie Dobbs?
Maisie Dobbs is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Maisie Dobbs worth reading?
Based on 49.8K reader ratings, Maisie Dobbs has an average score of 3.91 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Maisie Dobbs?
Maisie Dobbs has 292 pages.
Who wrote Maisie Dobbs?
Maisie Dobbs was written by Jacqueline Winspear. It was first published in 2003.
What is the ISBN for Maisie Dobbs?
The ISBN-13 for Maisie Dobbs is 9780142004330.0.
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