Among the Mad: A dramatic case for psychologist and sleuth Maisie (Maisie Dobbs Mysteries Series Book 6)

I am re-reading the "Maisie" books from No. ONE. I found this one to be the best so far. The characters are now ell established, and Maisie is well settled as a Private detective, with friends in high (and lower) places. The plot is intricate and a page turner, but as with most book reviewers, you often find said reviewer is biased one way or the other. I love Maisie and am going to keep on - next book 7!

Set between the wars, at a time when unemployment was rife, Maisie Dobbs has set herself up as a private investigator offering a very discrete service. With her assistant, Billy, and a few good contacts, she becomes involved in trying to track down someone who poses a considerable threat to the nation. Masie has also begun to recognize that all work and no play makes for a very dull time.

This is the 2nd Massie Dobbs novel I have read. This was more difficult a read than my previous book of Jacqueline Spears but I also think this is an earlier one in the series.Whilst the characters are fictional so much of the story detail is accurate. It has prompted me to want to look at a London map of that eta, as whilst a born and bred Londoner many locations are well known to me, there are a couple of things I would like to verify. It is a fact that following the 1st world war our government enlisted scientists to work on chemical warfare and it is also true the plight of those who fought so bravely. I will be reading more in this series.

The book, like others in they Maisie Dobbs series, deals with the effects war has on people even 14 years after it ended. The mental and physical wounds and scars are explored, those of the case‘s characters but also of Maisie and her friend. Peace in 1918 did not bring peace to individual minds. A gentle book, a good read.

I am loving Maisie Dodds and the way the books focus on the long lasting effects of war. I remember many people affected by those events and this series is helping me to understand those people, who shaped my childhood, so much better. This is not the best book in the series, but still a good read.

I'm entrenched with M.D., books, this one I found to be a bit darker than he others, nevertheless, very absorbing.J.W., certainly has the knack of painting a picture and drawing the reader in.

I love these books and face read the whole series. Wish there were more

Great read, as always. Have ordered many books in the past and packaging varies, but this was in perfect condition. Thank you