Winspear, Jacqueline
Among the Mad
- ISBN 13:
- 9780719569913
- author:
- Winspear, Jacqueline
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Murray
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm
- Genre:
- Crime & mystery
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Christmas Eve 1931 marks a turning point for Maisie Dobbs as she witnesses a man's desperate act on a busy London street. The following day, a letter arrives at the prime minister's office, threatening catastrophic consequences unless certain demands are met - and Maisie is unexpectedly drawn into the investigation. As Detective Chief Superintendent Robert MacFarlane seeks her expertise, Maisie finds herself entangled in a complex web of danger and deception. Meanwhile, her trusted assistant Billy Beale faces his own personal struggles as he navigates the aftermath of tragedy. With time running out to prevent a disaster, Maisie must use all her skills and experience to unravel the mystery. As she delves deeper into the case, Maisie is forced to confront the darkness that has haunted her since her days caring for shell-shocked soldiers in the trenches. Will she be able to prevent a catastrophe, or will the shadows of the past prove too powerful to overcome?