Among the Mad
by Winspear, Jacqueline
- Used
- Condition
- Signed, 1st ed. Fine condition; DJ fine condition
- Seller
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Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
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About This Item
Henry Holt. Signed, 1st ed. Fine condition; DJ fine condition.
Reviews
On Nov 25 2014, CloggieDownunder said:
“…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.
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- Bookseller
- Gilbert Trading Company (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- GTC4509
- Title
- Among the Mad
- Author
- Winspear, Jacqueline
- Book Condition
- Used - Signed, 1st ed. Fine condition; DJ fine condition
- Publisher
- Henry Holt
Terms of Sale
Gilbert Trading Company
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Gilbert Trading Company
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Shreveport, Louisiana
About Gilbert Trading Company
Online sales of mainly modern first editions - fiction and non-fiction. Most of the books are signed or inscribed by author.
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- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...