Messenger of Truth

A Maisie Dobbs Novel

De: Jacqueline Winspear

Narrado por: Orlagh Cassidy

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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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!

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!

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.

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.

Favorite author

Loved everything about it, love Maisie and her life. Looked forward everyday to continually her story.

Excellent book!

I'd never heard of the author or 'Maisie Dobbs' before, but since the locale and time period are of interest, I decided to take a chance.

Lucky decision.

There's so much of value in this book, all in addition to the perfectly acceptable plot and complex, well-formed characters.

Maisie Dobbs is one of the newly-independent women in England, forced to become so because so many millions of men were killed or damaged during the Great War, they had no alternative to supporting themselves. She becomes an inquiry agent -- and this is one of her cases. She's also a psychologist, and througout the book, her psychological insights help her find the answers she was hired to find.

If you like 'period' mysteries -- Anne Perry, Charles Todd, Victoria Thompson, Michael Cox -- you'll like this series.

I like the detection alpects of these books, of course I do. But beyond that, it's all the tidbits of information the author includes -- how people lived, dressed, spoke, thought and interacted -- that adds to the charm.

A bunus in the audio version is a half-hour interview with the author, who tells how hard she works to keep the books technically accurate. Of particular interest were her comments about how words bounce back and forth between the continents, coming into vogue here or there, at various times throughout the centuries. For example, the word "smog" was in use in 1904 London -- we just think it's a modern term.

I'm looking for more "Maisie Dobbs" books -- and hope they're all narrated by Orlagh Cassidy, who gave a marvelous performance. I was sorry to see the book end.

"Messenger of Truth" is a fine book in every sense. You won't be disappointed.

Most moving Maisie yet!

Rich with history and resplendent with art references. Foreshadows of growing unease on the European continent even as many still suffer from their wounds of the Great War. Maisie is maturing professionally and personally in a very relatable way. And beautifully narrated!