Messenger of Truth: A Maisie Dobbs Novel

Name: Messenger of Truth: A Maisie Dobbs Novel
Price: 1.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (7073 reviews)
Author: Jacqueline Winspear

by Jacqueline Winspear

Mystery Thriller Historical Fiction

4.5 (7,073)

4.5 stars from 7,073 reviews. One of the highest rated Mystery Thriller books we track.

336 pages~5.6 hr readPublished by Center Point Pub.Published 2006-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy historical mysteries set in the 1920s-30s with protagonists who are methodical and psychologically astute rather than action-driven.
You're drawn to stories that explore how trauma from the Great War shaped British society and individuals long after the armistice.
You appreciate series where each book deepens your understanding of the main character's past without requiring you to start from book one.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer your mysteries fast-paced and plot-driven. Maisie's approach is introspective and slow-burn.
You want standalone novels. This is the fourth in a series, and while it works alone, character nuance builds across books.
You're looking for cosy mysteries. This ventures into darker territory, including the psychological toll of combat and morally grey characters.

About this book

In 1931 London, controversial artist and World War I veteran Nick Bassington-Hope dies in a fall the night before his exhibition opens at a Mayfair gallery. Police declare it an accident, but his twin sister Georgina—a wartime journalist—suspects murder. When authorities dismiss her theory, Georgina turns to Maisie Dobbs, a psychologist and investigator who shares her Girton College background. As Maisie investigates, the case expands beyond the city's art world to the remote beaches of Dungeness in Kent. Nick's death becomes entangled with the lingering trauma of World War I and its effects on post-war society. To uncover the truth, Maisie must navigate dangerous forces determined to keep the mystery buried and prevent her from learning what really happened to the artist.

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Currently #7,120 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller. Sales have softened 20% recently.

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Currently 4.5★ from 7,073 reviews

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