What The Critics Said

'Intelligent and engaging'

Good Book Guide

'Whenever I read a book about Maisie, I cannot wait to read the next...The setting of between the wars is interesting. The social, economic and political issues of the period have been well researched and enough details are given to add character to the story without it feeling like a history lesson...Maisie's background, upbringing and education are unusual but explain her character and originality.'

Eurocrime

'This year I’ve discovered Maisie Dobbs...From tragedy and heroism, the plots and Maisie’s exceptional personality emerge. All seven books are enjoyable but the best is the most recent The Mapping of Love and Death.’

Dame Stella Rimington

'The fine historic detail and the vulnerability of Maisie add greatly to this engrossing detective story and lift it far above merely cosy crime.'

Sarah Clark for Booksellers' Choice, The Bookseller

'Maisie Dobbs is a revelation!'

Alexander McCall Smith

'The Mapping of Love and Death is excellent...the real pleasure is Winspear's insight into human beings and history.'

USA Today

'An outstanding historical series'

New York Times