As Winspear's writerly skill and control grow, we see Maisie too settle in to a new degree of control over her personal and professional life, recognizing -- as we and her pal Priscilla have known all along -- that she has not yet fully rejoined the living after the war, and deciding to make that change. I have missed her. 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. These books should really be read in order since each one builds on the history and development of each character. I don’t want to look ahead but it’s now 1932. Every one of these books is a treasure, and this is my favorite mystery series (so far)! Her writing made me cry and made me tremble in fear. Winspear has crafted one of the best mystery series that I have read. 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. I highly recommend. Please try your request again later. Though she never said much about it, I know she faced obstacles that men did not. I would love to know Maisie in real life. 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. I certainly do not understand the appeal. This is the 2nd Massie Dobbs novel I have read. Among the Mad: A Maisie Dobbs Novel - Ebook written by Jacqueline Winspear. Something went wrong. Among the Mad, by Jacqueline Winspear (Maisie Dobbs novel #6) On the way to see a client, Maisie Dobbs witnesses a man commit suicide on a busy London street. The book, like others in they Maisie Dobbs series, deals with the effects war has on people even 14 years after it ended. 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. Winspear has done a nice job of developing her characters throughout the series, allowing them to grow and change according to circumstances. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. February 17th 2009 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. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Details . Maisie Dobbs thrives in a career largely dominated by men. I love this series so much! 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. We finished book 5 less than a week before she died. She also spoke about her grandfather and his "shell shock" from World War I. Maisie Dobbs brings to mind my grandmother, a divorced woman with a career in the 1930s. The book's puzzle is challenging, but what charms most is Dobbs herself . As a teenager, she did voluteer work at a mental hospital, which sparked an idea for this book. Might consist of cake or biscuits with a cup of tea. 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. Although a few characters strain credulity, that can be forgiven because they serve the greater purpose of the plots. Among the Mad : A Maisie Dobbs Novel (Book #6 in the Maisie Dobbs Series) I got Maisie and Billy and all of them wrong. Another terrific entry in a terrific series. I read the first 5 books to/with a friend. This one was different from the previous books, it has a darker tone. On the way to see a client, Maisie Dobbs witnesses a man commit suicide on a busy London street. For this book I read both the Kindle e-book and the Hoopla audiobook, both from the library. The narration was wonderful. It could be argued that I just interpreted them differently but I will say my narration was wrong. Unable to add item to List. 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. Mental health and crime? 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. In Among the Mad, Maisie Dobbs is out on a busy street with her employee on Christmas Eve when she witnesses a WWI veteran commit suicide. Book 6, and for all the progress that I thought the author had made in making Maisie a more realistic and appealing character by Book 5, it's all gone in this novel, which I didn’t like much at all. Details . Life is good. Details . 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. Be the first to ask a question about Among the Mad. I found this book quite by chance at the library. Start by marking “Among the Mad (Maisie Dobbs, #6)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. 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