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

Spring 1940. With Britons facing what has become known as the Bore War - nothing much seems to have happened yet - Maisie Dobbs is asked to investigate the disappearance of a local lad, a young apprentice craftsman working on a "hush-hush" government contract. As Maisie's inquiry reveals a possible link to the London underworld, so the country is bracing for a possible enemy invasion amid news of the British expeditionary force stranded along the French coast. And another mother is worried about a missing son - but this time the boy in question is one beloved by Maisie.

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.