Coming March 2027 - Jacqueline Winspear introduces an unforgettable new heroine and the start of a brand new mystery series with Charlie Bright.

'A terrific mystery . . . Intriguing and full of suspense, it makes for an absorbing read' Observer

'Wry and immensely readable' Daily Mail

'An outstanding historical series'New York Times

London, October 1941. Freddie Hackett, a message runner for a government office, witnesses an argument that ends in murder. Dismissed by the police when reporting the crime, Freddie turns to private investigator Maisie Dobbs for help.

While Maisie believes the boy and wants to help, she must exercise caution given her work with a secret government department spearheading covert operations against the Nazis. When she stumbles upon the killer in a place she least expects, Maisie soon realises she's been pulled into the orbit of a man who has his own reasons to kill - reasons that go back to another war.

Winspear is a must-read for fans of Frances Brody, Charles Todd and Susan Elia MacNeal.

Readers love Jacqueline Winspear:

'A well-researched historical background and interesting and well-drawn characters makes this a enjoyable read.'

' The characters, plot and narrative keep the pages turning.'

' Historical fiction at its very best.'

'An absolutely astonishingly good book to read and I recommend it most strongly.'

Jacqueline Winspear is a prolific author of the bestselling Maisie Dobbs series, but each book can be read individually.



Jacqueline Winspear is the author of the New York Times bestselling Maisie Dobbs series. Her stand-alone books include The Care and Management of Lies, The White Lady and her memoir, This Time Next Year We'll be Laughing. Originally from the United Kingdom, Winspear now divides her time between California and the Pacific Northwest.