A Dangerous Place

Coming March 2027 - Jacqueline Winspear introduces an unforgettable new heroine and the start of a brand new mystery series with Charlie Bright. 'A terrific mystery . . . Intriguing and full of suspense, it makes for an absorbing read' Observer 'Wry and immensely readable' Daily Mail 'An outstanding historical series' New York Times Spring, 1937. Four years after she set sail from England, leaving everything she most loved behind, Maisie Dobbs is making her way home, only to find herself in a dangerous place. She was seeking peace in the hills of Darjeeling, but her sojourn is cut short when her stepmother summons her back to England. But on a ship bound for Southampton, Maisie realises she isn't ready to return. Against the wishes of the captain she disembarks in Gibraltar - the British garrison town is teeming with refugees fleeing a brutal civil war across the border in Spain. Days after Maisie's arrival, a photographer is murdered, and Maisie becomes entangled in the case, drawing the attention of the British Secret Service as she is pulled deeper into political intrigue on 'the Rock' . . . Winspear is a must-read for fans of Frances Brody, Charles Todd and Susan Elia MacNeal. Readers love Jacqueline Winspear: 'A well-researched historical background and interesting and well-drawn characters makes this a enjoyable read.' ' The characters, plot and narrative keep the pages turning.' ' Historical fiction at its very best.' 'An absolutely astonishingly good book to read and I recommend it most strongly.' Jacqueline Winspear is a prolific author of the bestselling Maisie Dobbs series, but each book can be read individually.