Leaving Everything Most Loved

Maisie Dobbs, Book 10

By: Jacqueline Winspear

Narrated by: Orlagh Cassidy

Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

In Leaving Everything Most Loved by New York Times best-selling author Jacqueline Winspear, Maisie Dobbs investigates the murder of Indian immigrants in London.

The year is 1933. Maisie Dobbs is contacted by an Indian gentleman who has come to England in the hopes of finding out who killed his sister two months ago. Scotland Yard failed to make any arrest in the case, and there is reason to believe they failed to conduct a thorough investigation. The case becomes even more challenging when another Indian woman is murdered just hours before a scheduled interview. Meanwhile, unfinished business from a previous case becomes a distraction, as does a new development in Maisie's personal life.

Bringing a crucial chapter in the life and times of Maisie Dobbs to a close, Leaving Everything Most Loved marks a pivotal moment in this outstanding mystery series.

©2013 Jacqueline Winspear (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers

Ah, complicated Maisie

Maisie Dobbs is a comfortable character for me to fall back on. Ms. Cassidy is melodious to listen to and the stories continue to be beautifully representational of the U.K. in the 1930's. Other reviews have shared elements of the story, I hope to represent a listener.

Ms. Winspear meticulously develops her characters and settings, not in a boring fashion, but by painting word pictures of each, so that they feel real. Ms. Cassidy works to bring their voices to life with her dialects and pitch - and she does it well.

This is easy listening, but it's not frivolous. It is a mystery and we are quickly swept into the midst of it all. Ms. Winspear has developed a complicated and strong heroine who longs for more and don't we all?

Reservations

This is another good listen about the adventures of Maisie Dobbs. But there is too much padding of her past. We hear too much of where she has come from, again and again. We listen to Maisie as much for the plot as for the history of the times. I wish Winspear would moved the plot ahead without the padding. However, that being said, I still love this series.

Maisie Dobbs goes deeper

As this series goes on, we feel Maisie coming into herself. Excellent story well told.

Every single “Maisie” is better than the last !

But this one - WOW! Jacqueline Winspear never disappoints, great characters - and relevant social issues and changing times, crimes and mysteries. All is changing for the entire cast. Perfect pacing and Orlagh Cassidy is AMAZING... it seems impossible that one woman could embody so many personalities! The final chapters are beautiful- Happy and bittersweet. Can’t wait to start the next one -

I love this series!

I enjoyed the mystery and the history in these stories.👍👍two thumbs up!!!! What else can I say

Leaving everything most loved

Another wonderful story that left me feeling a deep need for Maisie to hurry back and marry James. Ok maybe I am in the minority but I want to see her happy and content

As usual an emotional take of murder, mystery and mayhem with the heart of a storyteller at her best

Sensitive, deep and soulful

I was deeply touched by thisaisie Dobbs, working my way backwards through the series. Brilliant insights into women's lives, love, loss and courage. Beautiful narration.

Twisty plot

It is 1933 and Scotland Yard Inspector brings to Maisie an Indian man who just arrived in London from Bombay to discover who killed his sister Usha Pramal. Major Pramal was also referred to Maisie by Dr Khan. Usha was working in England saving money to open a school for disadvantaged girls in Bombay. Maisie is at a turning point in her life. James has asked her to marry him, but she is an independent woman with her own business and is reluctant to give up her personal freedom to be a wife of a rich titled man. She has a yearning to travel abroad but first she has to find a murderer and find a missing 14 year old boy Robert Martin. Winspear provides us with an excellent picture of England in 1933. She points out the racism in England. Women were gradually finding their way seeking higher education, establishing themselves in profession that had formerly been closed to them. The novel is suspenseful, literate, evocative, moving and engrossing. Orlagh Cassidy does a great job narrating the book. I hope this series continues.

Unexpected twists and turns...

Any additional comments?

I so enjoy the world Jacqueline Winspear has created for Maisie Dobbs. Without fail, she always draws me into Maisie's life as if it were my own. Every book teaches me something new about the life and times of the woman detective. This newest addition to the series delves into the lives of those who traveled from the Far East to England. Usually brought as nanny's to tend the children of wealthy Englishman. In order to solve the murder of one of these women, Maisie must learn about the cultures and customs of India...and also decide if she would like to visit them in their country. For Maisie is still conflicted about her purpose, and whether she wants to marry James.

As always, Orlagh Cassidy is a fantastic narrator! So glad she has narrated the entire series. The consistency and her talent definitely contribute to the experience.

I will be meeting Jacqueline Winspear next week at a book event! Can't wait!

My favorite character

I love this series! Maisie feels like an old friend. The story is excellent and I love the descriptions and characters. The performance is wonderful. Waiting for a new book.