Spring 1940. With Britons facing what has become known as the Bore War - nothing much seems to have happened yet - Maisie Dobbs is asked to investigate the disappearance of a local lad, a young apprentice craftsman working on a "hush-hush" government contract. As Maisie's inquiry reveals a possible link to the London underworld, so the country is bracing for a possible enemy invasion amid news of the British expeditionary force stranded along the French coast. And another mother is worried about a missing son - but this time the boy in question is one beloved by Maisie.
Jacqueline Winspear
Jacqueline Winspear is a British-American author known for her Maisie Dobbs series, which follows the adventures of a female detective in post-World War I England. Winspear's writing style is characterized by meticulous research, rich historical detail, and a focus on character development. She has made significant contributions to the historical mystery genre by blending elements of detective fiction with a deep exploration of the human experience in times of war and social change. Her most famous work is the first book in the Maisie Dobbs series, simply titled "Maisie Dobbs," which introduced readers to the intrepid detective and set the stage for a successful and enduring series.