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    Leaving Everything Most Loved

    Written by Jacqueline Winspear

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    London, 1933. Two months after an Indian woman, Usha Pramal, is found murdered, her brother turns to Maisie Dobbs to find the truth about her death. Not only has Scotland Yard made no arrests, they failed to conduct a full and thorough investigation. When another Indian woman who was close to Usha is found murdered, Maisie is pulled deeper into an unfamiliar yet alluring subculture.
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    PublisherW. F. Howes Ltd
    Release dateDec 5, 2013
    ISBN9781471246357
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    Jacqueline Winspear

    Jacqueline Winspear is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Consequences of Fear, The American Agent, and To Die but Once, as well as thirteen other bestselling Maisie Dobbs novels and The Care and Management of Lies, a Dayton Literary Peace Prize finalist. Jacqueline has also published two nonfiction books, What Would Maisie Do? and a memoir, This Time Next Year We’ll Be Laughing. Originally from the United Kingdom, she divides her time between California and the Pacific Northwest.

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    • 4/5
      Another great Maisie Dobbs story but it seems like it could be the end of the series. Hope not!
    • 4/5
      Aaaah, Maisie. What in the devil is going on? I fell in love with in the first book that I read - I did. You were smart, you were headstrong, you were a bit damaged but you were getting through it. But in the two books since you have turned into a dormouse. You can't seem to make a decision and when you do you overthink it. I am so sad. Leaving Everything Most Loved is better than Elegy for Eddie I will give you that but I still don't understand you.In this book Maisie is hired to find the killer of a beautiful Indian woman, Usha Pramal. As she investigates a second woman, a friend of Usha's is also murdered in the same way. Both women lived in a hostel for woman who had been fired from their jobs in England and left with nowhere to go and no money to get home. All who met Usha agree that there was something very special about her - but who hated her enough to want to kill her? As Maisie and her team try and find out they learn that England is not very kind to many of its immigrants.Maisie is also dealing with a need to travel and she is not sure she wants to marry her James. He is being very patient but he won't wait forever - he gives her a deadline and this does way heavily upon her because she does love him. He is heading to Canada to work on experimental aircraft to help prepare for what will be WWII.The book was easy enough to read. Maisie works through her mystery if a bit slowly. She works through her personal problems ad nauseum. I really think she just needs a kick in the pants.
    • 5/5
      This tenth book in the Maisie Dobbs finds Maisie much more self reflective than usual. She is lamenting the fact that in her last case, see [Elegy for Eddie], she wasn't able to bring the guilty party to justice, and this person also has a working relationship with James, which complicates Maisie's life even further. She begins to think more and more about her mentor, Maurice, and comes to the realization that he was so good at what he did because he was an extensive traveler. Even with all of Maisie's self reflection there is case to be solved, but it's almost secondary to the story. The brother of Usha Primal hires Maisie to find out what happened to his sister who was killed almost two months earlier. It becomes evident that Scotland Yard may have been a bit rushed in considering the case cold. What I love about Maisie is that she goes against tradition, and is a person who doesn't make hasty decisions, although her best friend Priscilla constantly challenges her to "live it up a little". James however, feels as though their relationship needs to progress forward, and although they love each other, it remains to be seen what will happen. I found this book also to be the catalyst for turning points in the lives of many of the characters: Billy, Maisie's father, and her secretary Sandra. The book ends with the reader wondering what will happen next, and I for one can't wait.
    • 5/5
      Every spring, I eagerly await the latest Maisie Dobbs – one of all-time favorite mystery series. Jacqueline Winspear is among the best writers working today, in my humble opinion – and Leaving Everything Most Loved didn’t disappoint.The body of Usha Pramal, an Indian woman who came to Britain to be a nanny, is found in a canal. Her goal was to earn enough money to return to India and found a school for girls, whose education in the 1930s (when the book is set) was sadly neglected. She was very close to that goal when she was murdered. Her brother hires Maisie to look into her death when the local police fail to find her murderer. As this case is under way, Maisie finds herself wanting to close down her London investigative business and travel the world, following in the footsteps of her friend and mentor, Dr. Maurice Blanche, who died and left Maisie his sizable estate. Of course, she worries about the two people who work for her, secretary Sandra Tapley and especially Billy Beale, her long-time assistant. And her heading off would further complicate her romance with James Compton, who wants Maisie to marry and move with him to Canada. And she worries most about her father, Frankie Dobbs, who’s not getting any younger. Leaving Everything Most Loved was just the kind of story I expect from Jacqueline Winspear – complex, incredibly well-written and plotted, and quite satisfying. This is the tenth book in the series, and Ms. Winspear shows no signs of weariness with her characters. I collect these books in hardcover and think maybe – at #10 – it’s a good time to go back to the earlier books and read them again. It’s that kind of series.
    • 5/5
      Ah, another wonderful entry in Winspear's Maisie Dobbs series. Set in 1930's London, this one deals with the murder of an Indian woman, Usha Primal, who had worked as a governess for a London family. Shortly after Maisie begins her inquiries, Usha's housemate Maya, another Indian woman, is also murdered with both being shot in the head. Meanwhile, Maisie's assistant Billy is working on the disappearance of a fourteen-year-old boy from his boarding school. Billy's own condition worsens and Maisie persuades him to take time off. She and her other assistant, Sandra, handle all of the cases. Maisie still misses her mentor, Dr. Maurice Blanche, and feels that she would like to follow in his footsteps by traveling to India. She worries about her father Frankie, however, and there is her relationship with James to consider. James and Maisie are still sharing his London house, but he is involved in clandestine efforts to strengthen Britain's air defenses due to the threat from Hitler. James will be going off to Canada to work on some experimental aircraft, and Maisie must decide whether to accompany him or if she should go off on her own. This is Winspear writing Maisie at her finest. All present and future Maisie Dobbs fans will want to read this book.
    • 4/5
      Maisie has been becoming restless but takes on a case for an Indian gentleman who wants to have the murderer of his sister found. The brother and Maisie come to the conclusion that the police did not make a thorough investigation because of the victim's background. As Maisie digs deeper, a friend of the victim also is murdered so Maisie knows that the conclusions of the police were erroneous and the deaths are far from simple.While Maisie pursues the case she is also making decisions about her personal journey in life. Seeing her reflections and decision making efforts help carry her forward to a remarkable end.Maisie is a tremendous character and it is amazing to watch her growth.
    • 4/5
      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
    • 4/5
      A surprise and a change for our heroine. This author works hard, but the malapropisms abound! Also, the ending is just so pat.
    • 4/5
      Maisie Dobbs is facing a crossroads in her life; she's also facing two puzzling cases.

      James Compton is increasingly urgent in his desire to marry Maisie, and work is about to take him to Canada. He'd like her to come with him. But as much as she loves James, Maisie is afraid of losing herself. Even though James values her intelligence and independence, he doesn't like how dangerous her work can be. And Maisie herself is feeling an increasingly strong desire to travel--but not to Canada, and not with James. This would be a journey of self-discovery, a memorial trip for Maurice Blanche--a trip to India, length of visit open indefinitely.

      Meanwhile, she's got those two puzzling cases. One involves a young Indian woman, Usha Pramal, who came to England originally as a governess for an English family. More lately, she has been working as maid while living in an ayah's hostel. Most recently, she was found dead, floating in the canal, with a bullet through her head.

      The other case involves a missing boy, Robert Martin, whose father hasn't reported his disappearance to the police, and was slow to seek even Maisie's help. Maisie gave the case to Billy Beale, thinking it would help build his confidence again as he completed his recovery from the serious injuries he took on a previous case.

      But Billy is less recovered than she hopes, and the two cases turn out to be unexpectedly connected.

      As with all the Maisie Dobbs books, this is as much about the further growth and development of the characters as about the specific mysteries Maisie and her little detective agency work on. I felt the series hit a rough patch for a book or two, but this book and the previous one feel like Winspear is back on track. Maisie Dobbs and her friends and family are moving forward, in difficult and dangerous times.

      Recommended.

      I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
    • 4/5
      There is a mystery in this novel, but the real action and interest is happening in Maisie's life. I'm actually disappointed by the turn her life has taken with regard to James. I really like Maisie as a character but for all that she has such great insight into people and their motives, she doesn't seem to understand herself very well and she doesn't seem to be able to let anyone past her formidable personal barriers. Ms. Winspear has set up the series to take a definite swerve, which should make future novels different and interesting. I hope that Maisie's personal life takes a swerve for the better!
    • 4/5
      Intriguing mystery!
    • 4/5
      Maisie wraps up her psychological investigation business in London and is getting ready to head to India. This parallel to solving the mystery of the murder of two women from India in London.
    • 5/5
      This novel is pivotal in Maisie's life. Maisie's heart is yearning for a new destination, but she knows that has to get her ducks in a row, and that she can't leave things unsaid with James, Billy, Sandra. As she considers closing her business and going abroad, a woman from India is murdered, and the family is not pleased with Scotland Yard's lack of progress on the case. Additionally, a fourteen year old boy has run away.

      When the two cases seemingly intersect, Maisie is left to put the puzzles together...to an unexpected outcome.

      There is a wedding, there is an ultimatum, and there are goodbyes....
    • 4/5
      Such a sad book....A young Indian woman, living in a boarding house for "ayas", found floating in the river, shot through her center brow....She was well liked and held in high regard by those who knew her. She was a talented healer, helped those in need, and had saved enough money to return home so that she might open a school for girls.Another young Indian is found shot through the brow as well......Maisie is called in by Scotland Yard to help uncover the murderer
    • 4/5
      2013, Harper Audio, Read by Orlagh Cassidy1933: Maisie Dobbs is contacted by an Indian gentleman who has come to England in the hopes of finding out who killed his sister two months ago. Scotland Yard failed to make any arrest in the case, and there is reason to believe they failed to conduct a thorough investigation. The case becomes even more challenging when another Indian woman is murdered just hours before a scheduled interview. Meanwhile, unfinished business from a previous case becomes a distraction, as does a new development in Maisie's personal life.My Review: Excellent mystery story here of the challenges faced by immigrant women in a system working against them. Usha Pramal is a gifted young woman and a hard worker, but these traits can’t save her from those who would exploit her – nor from those who know only racism towards those different from themselves. The fact that Scotland Yard fails to investigate the women’s murder seriously hits rather close to home – a problem we continue to see in our modern, “advanced” society when crimes against marginalized groups are “investigated.” Leaving Everything Most Loved closes a crucial chapter in Maisie’s personal life and thus marks a pivotal moment in the series. I look forward to following her to India, and to wherever else her travels take her. Thank you, Jacqueline Winspear and Orlagh Cassidy for the continued engaging adventures of Maisie Dobbs, psychologist and investigator. Highly recommended.
    • 5/5
      I love the character of Maisie Dobbs, and have read all of the other books in this series. But I have to say that this is my favorite since the 2nd one in the series. I love that James is willing to wait for her to make up her mind about marrying him--not realistic, but dramatic. Maisie wouldn't be Maisie if she gave up the work that Maurice trained her for. I can't wait to see what lies ahead in her travels.
    • 5/5
       Jacqueline Winspear is a new author to me. I so nice to find a new author I have not ever read or though try. Her book was refreshing and enjoyable to read.It nice to see that a woman is a hero and having her own life and having a career she loves to do. Massie Dobbs loves to solve crimes and investigate around her home. She now struggles with if she should travel or stay.She seems like she loves adventures and want to find out about herself. I loved the fact that you get to go on adventures with her. She one that will not give up on any crime or miss a boy. She will get to the bottom of the crime or murder if that the case.She also struggles with her relationship with James. James seem ready to marry but is Massie? You will follow her and her trials to find out.
    • 3/5
      This murder mystery was recommended to me and I liked it but it is of an odd niche. It is set in England in the 1930's. Maisie, the main character is saintly, almost too much so. It's not a locked room mystery she solves and her approach is somewhat unusually collaborative and psychological, of a mysterious, intuitive sort. I'm glad I read it but I don't know if I would read another (this is the 10th in a series.)
    • 4/5
      This was a good fast read -- or in the case of this audiobook, a read by Orlagh Cassidy. The first of the Maisie Dobbs series, I've done in audio, and it didn't lose a bit. Cassidy does a great job. Dobbs is back on the case. As in the title, this mystery involves the immigrant experience and those who have left everything most loved. In this case, it's a beautiful, intelligent Indian woman found shot through the head and floating in the canal. Everyone who has known her has been entranced by her -- so, why was she murdered? All the hallmarks of a good Maisie Dobbs mystery -- the case maps, able assistance by Billy, romantic turmoil with James, drinks and fashion with Priscilla. Several people note that Maisie 'thinks too much'. Wouldn't gave thought that a bad thing ... But in this current iteration, I'm afraid so. Maisie needs to lighten up a bit.
    • 4/5
      Maisie Dobbs is the woman I hope Nancy Drew grew up to be. There are similarities. Nancy had her little red roadster as her boyfriend. Maisie has her little MG and a fiancé. Both were independent women in the 1930’s. As usual, Winspear weaves a complex case that culminates solving two cases Maisie was working on. Not a disappointment to read.
    • 4/5
      Another Maisie Dobbs mystery that I thoroughly enjoyed -- I think I will dive into another one tomorrow. I was wondering if this series has been made into a TV series or movie -- it would be right up there with Morse, Miss Marple, et al. I highly recommend it!!
    • 3/5
      This is a Goodreads First Reads book.

      Leaving Everything Most Loved by Jacqueline Winspear is a good murder mystery set in interwar England.

      Maisie Dobbs is approached by Mr. Pramal, who feels Scotland Yard has fumbled the investigation, to solve the murder of his sister Usha. During her investigation, Maisie makes several decisions regarding her future, puts off another decision regarding her future, finds a new job for her assistant, connects the murder with a missing person case she is investigating, and nearly falls victim to the murderer.

      I recommend Leaving Everything Most Loved to anyone that enjoys a good murder mystery.
    • 3/5
      Something is happening to Maisie Dobbs. She has lost her bearings and is unable to make a decision. While I have thoroughly enjoyed the other books in this series, this one felt more like a filler than a strong addition to the series.
    • 4/5
      This is the tenth and latest instalment in the ‘mystery’ series featuring investigator Maisie Dobbs in 1930s London.Two young immigrants from the Indian community in the city have been murdered. Maisie is hired to find the killer by the brother of one of these women.As usual, the mystery is secondary to Maisie and the other players in her life: James, Billy, and Sandra. These relationships and the growth of the characters is the main draw for me to this series.Read this if: you’ve read the previous books in the series – it’s really best read in order. 4 stars
    • 4/5
      Aide memoir: Maisie Dobbs. Her last case before closing the business and travelling to India.Murder of two Indian women. Poignant.
    • 4/5
      Aaaah, Maisie. What in the devil is going on? I fell in love with in the first book that I read - I did. You were smart, you were headstrong, you were a bit damaged but you were getting through it. But in the two books since you have turned into a dormouse. You can't seem to make a decision and when you do you overthink it. I am so sad. Leaving Everything Most Loved is better than Elegy for Eddie I will give you that but I still don't understand you.In this book Maisie is hired to find the killer of a beautiful Indian woman, Usha Pramal. As she investigates a second woman, a friend of Usha's is also murdered in the same way. Both women lived in a hostel for woman who had been fired from their jobs in England and left with nowhere to go and no money to get home. All who met Usha agree that there was something very special about her - but who hated her enough to want to kill her? As Maisie and her team try and find out they learn that England is not very kind to many of its immigrants.Maisie is also dealing with a need to travel and she is not sure she wants to marry her James. He is being very patient but he won't wait forever - he gives her a deadline and this does way heavily upon her because she does love him. He is heading to Canada to work on experimental aircraft to help prepare for what will be WWII.The book was easy enough to read. Maisie works through her mystery if a bit slowly. She works through her personal problems ad nauseum. I really think she just needs a kick in the pants.
    • 3/5
      I was actually pretty disappointed with the ending. It was clearly the endof the series, though I hope not, because I really want to know if Maisie marries James and what she finds as a result of her trip. Loose ends were mostly tied up neatly. I am hoping for a new series with a different focus than than the inquiry agent business and further development of these characters.
    • 4/5
      This is the tenth volume in Winspear's Maisie Dobbs mystery series and this volume finds Maisie tracking down the murderer of two Indian women in London, plus coming to a crossroad in her own life where huge decisions must be made.As usual, this book is intelligently written and if you've been following Maisie's career, you've become invested in her character and her pursuit of happiness and out of the horrors she experiences during her time as a nurse in World War I. However, this book also has an elegiac feeling to it and ads I closed the last page, I wondered if this was going to be the end of the series. I hope not. I like Maisie and her adventures way too much for there not to be another book coming out next year.
    • 4/5
      Excellent addition to this thoughtful series in which Maisie's life does not remain static. The death of two women from India who had moved to London are the focus of her investigation, and the story is treated with care and consideration. The fallout of war and future unrest continue to be a factor in both those who Maisie encounters during the investigation and within her circle. Beyond the investigation, Maisie plans to change her life and her lover, James, wants her to decide on whether they will be married. Many crime fiction series falter when this element is introduced, but Winspear handles it very well; it's easy to wonder what will happen to Maisie and to anticipate the next novel.
    • 4/5
      Private inquiry agent Maisie Dobbs is engaged by the brother of a murdered Indian woman to find her killer. The case has grown cold during the time it took him to travel from India, and the police have no good suspects. Then another Indian woman is murdered as Maisie starts her investigation. She was a friend of the other murdered woman and Maisie suspects she was murdered to keep her from telling Maisie what she knows (or suspects) about her friend's death. Meanwhile, Maisie's increasing restlessness leads her to contemplate a major step in her life.***Mild spoilers ahead***Maisie's interaction with the Indian immigrants made me realize just how much of an outsider Maisie really is. Although education and an inheritance from her mentor has allowed Maisie to rise above her working class origins, she has never felt completely comfortable “above stairs”. As much as I like James, I'm beginning to think Maisie would be better off in a relationship with another outsider to the upper class – perhaps an immigrant with a similar educational background. Maisie's uncertainties can't go on forever without becoming tiresome, and this does seem like a good time to shake things up. I hope that Winspear will bring Maisie back for another adventure so that I can find out what choices she's made, but on the other hand I wouldn't be heartbroken if the series ends with this book.