My sister read a review about Among the Mad and asked me if I was aware of this series. That sent me to the excellent Books in a Series site to find that I was 5 books away from the latest! What a great predicament.

Maisie Dobbs is the first in this series and introduces the title character. She is a female detective setting up shop in London in 1929. We hear the story of how she came to this place and learn about her background as well as much about the people of that time and their experiences in World War I.

This book was a quick and interesting read. I am totally engrossed in Maisie’s story and the people in her world. Can’t wait to read the next but have promised my sister to borrow, not buy, this one!