Leaving Everything Most Loved audiobook

I’m totally addicted to these Maisie Dobbs books, as much as I am to the Ruth Galloway series, and I’m grateful that in this series I still have more already published books I’ve yet to read. In every book Maisie has grown and changed and her circumstances have changed but this book, the next book really, includes the most major change thus far.Toward the end of this book Maisie reflects on every one of her cases thus far and it was a satisfying review.I do feel sad that my friend, the one I read the first five books to/with died before she could see Maisie go to India. I think she knew that would happen. My friend’s trip to India with her cousins was one of the highlights and most treasured memories of her life. I’m not worried that I won’t like future books in this series. I’m expecting to keep enjoying them. 4-1/2 stars

I am a huge Maisie Dobbs fan and I think this is the author's best so far. In all of the 10 Maisie Dobbs books, Winspear does not shy away from controversial subjects and does so with balance and thoughtfulness. This particular book deals with the murder of an Indian women in London. Her brother comes to London in the hopes of finding out who killed her and why and hires Maisie because he feels Scotland Yard has dropped the ball. I had the pleasure of hearing Jacqueline Winspear speak in Cambridge last night and she talked about how she came to write this story and what it actually means to be an outsider.

I found this story intriguing, not because Maisie was able to identify the killer of the two women in the story, but because of the changes that are happening in her personal life and in her business life. I do not like to put spoilers in my review, and it is hard to say things without giving things away for future readers. There was a very tearful ending among so many of the characters that I have grown to care about. There was an ultimatum given and a hopeful new beginning.I am looking forward to the next book to see what Maisie will be up to.

I love the time period and location of this novel. London, 1933. An Indian woman named Usha Pramal is found dead in a canal and Scotland Yard hasn't done too much to solve her murder. Detective Inspector Caldwell of Scotland Yard has brought Usha's brother, Mr. Pramal, to meet with the psychologist and investigator Maisie Dobbs to see if she can find the murderer.As Maisie learns more about Usha, she has lots of questions to answer before she can figure out what happened to her. Usha was loved by many people, so who would want to kill her? Usha also had some secrets and when Maisie sets up an appointment with another Indian woman who was close to her, she ends up dead before they can meet. This is a great story with twists and turns and the reveal was one I wasn't expecting.This is the first book I've read in this series (it's #10) and I think it's a great stand alone novel! There are references to other cases and characters but I didn't feel confused. I think enough back story was given to give an overview but not too much detail that it bogged the story down. If you've read the other novels, there are story lines that continue to evolve and if this is the first book you read, you won't feel like you've missed out on everything. I also liked that the title applied to both story lines. Maisie makes a major decision towards the end and there is some reminiscing of earlier times so a long time reader of the series will love that.If you like historical mysteries, this is a book and series that will appeal to you! I would love to go back and read some of the earlier novels at some point in time. I would also love to check out more of Jacqueline Winspear's books! I received a copy of this book to review. My opinion is 100% my own.Mel's Shelves

One would think that Maisie Dobbs, at this point, had it made: She has inherited a substantial estate and fortune from her mentor, Dr. Maurice Blanche; she has a loving father; wonderful friends; a successful business; loyal employees, and a handsome, wealthy suitor who very much wants to marry her. And yet, she feels at loose ends, reflecting she is unfulfilled and wanting to follow in Blanche’s footsteps, traveling, perhaps to India and learn more about the world.But before she can decide, she has to solve the murder of an Indian woman who has traveled to England and worked as a governess for a family, before leaving its employ and living in a home for similar immigrants who had lost their jobs, resorting to menial work as cleaning women and the like. Since this is a Maisie Dobbs mystery, there are overlapping plots and themes which must be tied together before we move on to the next chapter in Maisie’s life.In each of the ten novels in the series, we have witnessed the development of Maisie’s experiences and character growth, as well as world developments as the 1930’s unfold toward what is likely to be World War II. But this entry takes place in 1933, so there is plenty of time for several more Maisie Dobbs stories. And that is something worth waiting for.Recommended.

Loved the twists and turns in this, my 10th Maisie Dobbs.Usha Pramal is a beautiful Indian woman with a complicated romantic past. She comes to England to be a governess. She ends up dead. Of course, Maisie will figure out why and by whom, even if Scotland Yard can't.5 stars

Another good entry in the series. Change is hard and I hope that Maisie’s is for the best. The story was well done and the writing excellent as always.

The character development in each & every installment of the Maisie Dobbs series is truly thoughtful. I love to take my time reading these novels because I'm sad when I'm at the end. This one was particularly good, I think, because it also brought another culture into focus. I'd be writing spoilers if I listed all the reasons I love this book so I will simply say- I very much recommend this series.

Another enjoyable read in an excellent series.