Maisie Dobbs Free Audiobook Download by Jacqueline Winspear
Maisie Dobbs is a young woman with a complicated life. She was born into an upper class family, but does not know that her father is the Lord Asherton. She has the unique ability to put people in their place, but she has never lived in one place for more than two years. In this series, Maisie Dobbs endures mystery after mystery while trying to find out what happened to her mother who disappeared back in 1919.
Maisie Dobbs, a recent graduate with a liberal arts degree, is hired by Arthur Rowan, Baron of Blackstone Manor. This wealthy family hires her to adapt their life from the late 1800s as they move into the 20th century. Wanting to get away from her latest case and wanting something different, Maisie accepts this new job.
Maisie Dobbs, by Jacqueline Winspear is a novel about a young woman's transition from an indifferent childhood to a career in upper-class society. The protagonist, Maisie Dobbs, is deeply troubled by the loss of her mother at a young age and later becomes determined to solve the mystery surrounding her death. While solving the case, Maisie develops relationships with people who come from all walks of life and becomes invaluable in society because she has personal connections.
Maisie Dobbs is a debut British mystery novel by Jacqueline Winspear. The story takes place in the 1950s, and revolves around Maisie Dobbs, an unusually perceptive and clever young woman who works as the apprentice of a detective agency in London.
In the New York Times best-selling novel, Maisie Dobbs begins as a naïve, young woman and ends up a world-renowned detective. As she works towards her goal of becoming a detective, Maisie is faced with choices that reflect on the condition of women in England during the early 20th century. In the latter part of the book, when the story becomes more political, there is an emphasis on how Maisie is able to use her intelligence and skills to work independently from men.
The audiobook is read by 'Rita Barrington', who is also known as the narrator of the BBC/Masterpiece adaptation of Maisie Dobbs. The audiobook's run time is 4 hours and 27 minutes, while the adapted novel has a run time of 6 hours and 9 minutes.
Published Date | 2008-07-15 |
Duration | 10 hours 0 minutes |
Author | Jacqueline Winspear |
Narrated | Rita Barrington |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Mystery, Thriller & Horror |
Parent Category | Detective Stories |