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Among The Mad (2009)

by Jacqueline Winspear(Favorite Author)

4.09 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1427206058 (ISBN13: 9781427206053)

languge

English

genre

Mystery & Thriller

publisher

Macmillan Audio

series

Maisie Dobbs

review 1: I must admit it: I'm addicted to the Maisie Dobbs series! Although some volumes are better than others, they are all a cut above the normal mystery, as they offer psychological insight and a historical view of the World War I and postwar experience. In this volume, Maisie and her assistant, Billy Beale, witness a man take his own life by detonating a grenade on a London street. The investigation proceeds as letters threaten the populace at large with destruction and Maisie is seconded by the higher-ups at Scotland Yard to contribute her own inimitable take on the situation. The tale involves scientific investigation of men who were wounded in the war and how their lives were affected. Frankie Dobbs (Maisie's father), Maurice Blanche (her mentor), and Billy Beale's family a... morere all minor players in this drama.
review 2: “…inside the villain is a victim…”Among The Mad is the sixth book in the Maisie Dobbs series by British-born American author, Jacqueline Winspear. After witnessing a suicide in the street near her office, Maisie is seconded by Special Branch to help investigate a case, possibly related, involving letters containing non-specific threats to the public, and finds herself visiting No 10 Downing Street. It is of concern that MI5 are also involved, but Maisie’s special skills and her unique perspective prove helpful when the team are working to a deadline. Billy’s wife, Doreen is hospitalised, and Maisie’s close friend, Pris is not coping well with her move from Biarritz. Winspear gives her readers another interesting plot with a twist or two, and she touches on many issues: reactive depression, its various manifestations and shocking treatment regimens; the high prevalence of shell shock and the scandalously inadequate support given to affected servicemen; and research into chemical weapons and victims of experimentation.For this investigation, Maisie has to visit the Battesea Dogs Home, hospitals, research facilities and an orphanage. She manages to save the day at no small risk to herself, as well as proving herself a supportive employer and a resourceful friend. She makes a purchase that may well come in handy in future investigations. Another excellent instalment in the Maisie Dobbs series, and readers will look forward the next book, The Mapping of Love and Death. less

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