BookBingeMaisie Dobbs Books in Order
A former WWI field nurse turned private investigator, working the long shadow of the war.
Here is the complete Maisie Dobbs reading order — all 18 books by Jacqueline Winspear, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Maisie Dobbs(2003)
- Birds of a Feather(2004)
- Pardonable Lies(2005)
- Messenger of Truth(2006)
- An Incomplete Revenge(2008)
- Among the Mad(2009)
- The Mapping of Love and Death(2010)
- A Lesson in Secrets(2011)
- Elegy for Eddie(2012)
- Leaving Everything Most Loved(2013)
- A Dangerous Place(2015)
- Journey to Munich(2016)
- In This Grave Hour(2017)
- To Die But Once(2018)
- The American Agent(2019)
- The Consequences of Fear(2021)
- A Sunlit Weapon(2022)
- The Comfort of Ghosts(2024)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the Maisie Dobbs series?
There are 18 books in the Maisie Dobbs series by Jacqueline Winspear, beginning with Maisie Dobbs (2003) and most recently The Comfort of Ghosts (2024).
What is the first Maisie Dobbs book?
The first book is Maisie Dobbs, published in 2003. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Maisie Dobbs in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.