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

Britain is at war. Returned from a dangerous mission onto enemy soil and having encountered an old enemy and the Führer himself along the way, Maisie Dobbs is fully aware of the gravity of the current situation and how her world is



on the cusp of great change. One of those changes can be seen in the floods of refugees that are arriving in Britain, desperate for sanctuary from the approaching storm of war. When Maisie stumbles on the deaths of refugees who may have been more than ordinary people, she is drawn into an investigation that requires all her insight and strength.

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

Readers love Jacqueline Winspear:

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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.