Messenger of Truth

A Maisie Dobbs Novel

By: Jacqueline Winspear

Narrated by: Orlagh Cassidy

Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

Maisie Dobbs investigates the mysterious death of a controversial artist - and World War I veteran - in the fourth entry in the best-selling series London, 1931.

The night before an exhibition of his artwork opens at a famed Mayfair gallery, the controversial artist Nick Bassington-Hope falls to his death. The police rule it an accident, but Nick's twin sister, Georgina, a wartime journalist and a controversial figure in her own right, isn't so sure. When the authorities refuse to consider her theory that Nick was murdered, Georgina seeks out an old classmate from Girton College, Maisie Dobbs, psychologist and investigator, for help.

Nick was a veteran of World War I, and before long the case leads Maisie to the desolate beaches of Dungeness in Kent, and into the sinister underbelly of the city's art world.

Following up on the best-selling Pardonable Lies, Jacqueline Winspear here delivers another vivid, thrilling and utterly unique episode in the life of Maisie Dobbs, in Messenger of Truth.

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©2006 Jacqueline Winspear (P)2006 Audio Renaissance, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishers, LLC

Paint the Truth

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, if the friend enjoys British stories concerning the difficulties in England following WWI.

Who was your favorite character and why?

In this story, I was touched by the character, Billy, Maisie's assistant who suffers a great personal tragedy. He continues on in the face of great emotional pain.

Have you listened to any of Orlagh Cassidy’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

She always does a perfect job reading Maisie, Billy, and all the other characters.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

This is my second listen to this book. I enjoyed it more. After a year or so, I might listen again.

Any additional comments?

This is one of my favorite Maisie Dobbs stories. Jacqueline Winspear's talent as a writer shines through.

Wonderful historically based series!

I’m binging on this series. I love the character of Maisie Dobbs. She’s smart, thoughtful, insightful, kind, etc. And the historical contexts and details are brought to life through Winspear’s storytelling.

Thank you!

I like this series!

I like that Maisie is independent, smart, intuitive and interested in finding the truth. In the environment that she lives in, we learn a lot about the life of a single woman after the war. She is real – has doubts, is willing to take risks, and willing to learn what is out there next.
I recommend!

Moving experience

This series is a blessing to me. I am so grateful to the author. She brings the characters alive and makes me truly care about them.

Thoughtful, interesting and well read

I enjoyed this book, as I have the other books in the series that I have listened to - an engaging central character, insightful depiction of the period in which the story takes place, and a lively performance.

It'll touch your heart

Thought I'd read all the Maisie Dodds books, but some how I missed this one. And it turned out to be one of the best. The historical accuracy of the effects of World War I and the following depression were highly evocative of the period. Wonderful story line. A definite don't miss!

Maisie never quits

Maisie and the other characters are so well developed, loved & believable.
Her spirit & unstoppable search for the truth are constantly enhanced by her kindness.

Fun Listen

The series takes place in post WWI England, and is informative in capturing both time and place. Maise Dobbs is a unique personality, easy to like. The story is well-paced and intelligent. The narrator is excellent. I really enjoyed this one!

A Pleasant Surprise.

Very well done. Most believable. The author shows a very good deal of intelligence, and a good researcher. Overall a very pleasant surprise. I'm buying my second one now.

Being Honest wit yourself and Others is so Important

Mazy Dobbs conducts her investigations with a thread honesty and Integrity which stood out to me throughout this novel... she does not alway share her plan for getting to the truth but the story is written well enough to keep the reader intrigued...This writer displays a great deal of knowledge about the WWII era and how life of locals in Europe was affected after that