Maisie Dobbs book 1 · 2003
Maisie Dobbs
In 1929, Maisie Dobbs opens her investigation business in London. Her first case, about a suspected unfaithful wife, leads to a retreat for wounded soldiers, and to Maisie’s own memories of the war.
Spoiler-free summary written for The Recurring Cast.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Book facts
- Author
- Jacqueline Winspear
- Series
- Maisie Dobbs, book 1 of 18
- Published
- 2003
- Setting
- Set in London
- Characters charted
- 5
- Chart confidence
- Medium
Who is in Maisie Dobbs
5 recurring or key characters from Jacqueline Winspear’s chart. Introduces Maisie Dobbs, Billy Beale, Maurice Blanche, Priscilla Partridge and 1 more.
Lead 1
- Maisie DobbsFirst appearancePsychologist and investigator, a former maid and wartime nurse
Major 2
- Billy BealeFirst appearanceMaisie’s assistant, a wounded veteran
- Maurice BlancheFirst appearanceMaisie’s mentor
Minor and cameo 2
- Priscilla PartridgeFirst appearanceMaisie’s closest friend
- Frankie DobbsFirst appearanceMaisie’s father
Also featuring these characters
Other Jacqueline Winspear books that share the most characters with Maisie Dobbs.
- Pardonable Lies2005 · Maisie Dobbs · 5 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Messenger of Truth2006 · Maisie Dobbs · 5 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- An Incomplete Revenge2008 · Maisie Dobbs · 5 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Among the Mad2009 · Maisie Dobbs · 5 shared charactersBuy on Amazon