Below is the complete list of Jacqueline Winspear books in order. For this series, the chronological reading order is the same as the order of publication.
Publication Order of Maisie Dobbs Books
- Maisie Dobbs (2003)
Maisie Dobbs was published in 2003 and is listed as book #1 in the Maisie Dobbs series. - Birds of a Feather (2004)
Published in 2004, Birds of a Feather is listed as book #2 in the Maisie Dobbs series. - Pardonable Lies (2005)
Pardonable Lies is a 2005 release and appears as book #3 in the Maisie Dobbs series. - Messenger of Truth (2006)
In the Maisie Dobbs series, Messenger of Truth is book #4 and was published in 2006. - An Incomplete Revenge (2008)
An Incomplete Revenge was first published in 2008; within the Maisie Dobbs series, it is listed as book #5. - Among the Mad (2009)
Among the Mad was published in 2009 and is listed as book #6 in the Maisie Dobbs series. - The Mapping of Love and Death (2010)
Published in 2010, The Mapping of Love and Death is listed as book #7 in the Maisie Dobbs series. - A Lesson in Secrets (2011)
A Lesson in Secrets is a 2011 release and appears as book #8 in the Maisie Dobbs series. - Elegy for Eddie (2012)
In the Maisie Dobbs series, Elegy for Eddie is book #9 and was published in 2012. - Leaving Everything Most Loved (2013)
Leaving Everything Most Loved was first published in 2013; within the Maisie Dobbs series, it is listed as book #10. - A Dangerous Place (2015)
A Dangerous Place was published in 2015 and is listed as book #11 in the Maisie Dobbs series. - Journey to Munich (2016)
Published in 2016, Journey to Munich is listed as book #12 in the Maisie Dobbs series. - In This Grave Hour (2017)
In This Grave Hour is a 2017 release and appears as book #13 in the Maisie Dobbs series. - To Die but Once (2018)
In the Maisie Dobbs series, To Die but Once is book #14 and was published in 2018. - The American Agent (2019)
The American Agent was first published in 2019; within the Maisie Dobbs series, it is listed as book #15. - The Consequences of Fear (2021)
The Consequences of Fear was published in 2021 and is listed as book #16 in the Maisie Dobbs series. - A Sunlit Weapon (2022)
Published in 2022, A Sunlit Weapon is listed as book #17 in the Maisie Dobbs series. - The Comfort of Ghosts (2024)
The Comfort of Ghosts is a 2024 release and appears as book #18 in the Maisie Dobbs series.
Publication Order of Maisie Dobbs Non-Fiction Books
- What Would Maisie Do? (2019)
What Would Maisie Do? was published in 2019 and is listed as book #1 in the Maisie Dobbs Non-Fiction series.
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Books
- The Care and Management of Lies (2014)
The Care and Management of Lies was published in 2014 and is listed as book #1 in the Standalone Novels series. - The White Lady (2023)
Published in 2023, The White Lady is listed as book #2 in the Standalone Novels series.
Publication Order of Mysterious Profiles Books
- Rambo (2022)
(By David Morrell)
Rambo was published in 2022 and is listed as book #1 in the Mysterious Profiles series. - Elvis Cole and Joe Pike (2022)
(By Robert Crais)
Published in 2022, Elvis Cole and Joe Pike is listed as book #2 in the Mysterious Profiles series. - Jack Taylor (2022)
(By Ken Bruen)
Jack Taylor is a 2022 release and appears as book #3 in the Mysterious Profiles series. - Jack Reacher (2022)
(By Lee Child)
In the Mysterious Profiles series, Jack Reacher is book #4 and was published in 2022. - Charlie Parker (2022)
(By John Connolly)
Charlie Parker was first published in 2022; within the Mysterious Profiles series, it is listed as book #5. - Hieronymus Bosch (2022)
(By Michael Connelly)
Hieronymus Bosch was published in 2022 and is listed as book #6 in the Mysterious Profiles series. - Lincoln Rhyme (2022)
(By Jeffery Deaver)
Published in 2022, Lincoln Rhyme is listed as book #7 in the Mysterious Profiles series. - Alex Delaware (2022)
(By Jonathan Kellerman)
Alex Delaware is a 2022 release and appears as book #8 in the Mysterious Profiles series. - Tess Monaghan (2022)
(By Laura Lippman)
In the Mysterious Profiles series, Tess Monaghan is book #9 and was published in 2022. - Charlie Resnick (2022)
(By John Harvey)
Charlie Resnick was first published in 2022; within the Mysterious Profiles series, it is listed as book #10. - Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus (2022)
(By Faye Kellerman)
Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus was published in 2022 and is listed as book #11 in the Mysterious Profiles series. - Inspector Morse (2022)
(By Colin Dexter)
Published in 2022, Inspector Morse is listed as book #12 in the Mysterious Profiles series. - Dismas Hardy (2022)
(By John Lescroart)
Dismas Hardy is a 2022 release and appears as book #13 in the Mysterious Profiles series. - Bob Lee Swagger (2022)
(By Stephen Hunter)
In the Mysterious Profiles series, Bob Lee Swagger is book #14 and was published in 2022. - Aloysius X. L. Pendergast (2022)
(By Douglas Preston)
Aloysius X. L. Pendergast was first published in 2022; within the Mysterious Profiles series, it is listed as book #15. - Lou Boldt (2022)
(By Ridley Pearson)
Lou Boldt was published in 2022 and is listed as book #16 in the Mysterious Profiles series. - Spenser (2022)
(By Robert B. Parker)
Published in 2022, Spenser is listed as book #17 in the Mysterious Profiles series. - Charlotte and Thomas Pitt (2022)
(By Anne Perry)
Charlotte and Thomas Pitt is a 2022 release and appears as book #18 in the Mysterious Profiles series. - John Rebus (2022)
(By Ian Rankin)
In the Mysterious Profiles series, John Rebus is book #19 and was published in 2022. - Mallory (2022)
(By Carol O’Connell)
Mallory was first published in 2022; within the Mysterious Profiles series, it is listed as book #20. - Jane Whitefield (2022)
(By Thomas Perry)
Jane Whitefield was published in 2022 and is listed as book #21 in the Mysterious Profiles series. - Ian Rutledge (2022)
(By Charles Todd)
Published in 2022, Ian Rutledge is listed as book #22 in the Mysterious Profiles series. - Amos Walker (2022)
(By Loren D. Estleman)
Amos Walker is a 2022 release and appears as book #23 in the Mysterious Profiles series. - Precious Ramotswe (2022)
(By Alexander McCall Smith)
In the Mysterious Profiles series, Precious Ramotswe is book #24 and was published in 2022. - Maisie Dobbs (2022)
Maisie Dobbs was first published in 2022; within the Mysterious Profiles series, it is listed as book #25. - The Lincoln Lawyer (2022)
(By Michael Connelly)
The Lincoln Lawyer was published in 2022 and is listed as book #26 in the Mysterious Profiles series. - Condor (2023)
(By James Grady)
Published in 2023, Condor is listed as book #27 in the Mysterious Profiles series. - Ben Kincaid (2023)
(By William Bernhardt)
Ben Kincaid is a 2023 release and appears as book #28 in the Mysterious Profiles series. - Repairman Jack (2023)
(By F. Paul Wilson)
In the Mysterious Profiles series, Repairman Jack is book #29 and was published in 2023. - Joe Pickett (2024)
(By C.J. Box)
Joe Pickett was first published in 2024; within the Mysterious Profiles series, it is listed as book #30. - Peter Diamond (2024)
(By Peter Lovesey)
Peter Diamond was published in 2024 and is listed as book #31 in the Mysterious Profiles series. - Nathan Heller (2024)
(By Max Allan Collins)
Published in 2024, Nathan Heller is listed as book #32 in the Mysterious Profiles series. - Orphan X (2025)
(By Gregg Hurwitz)
Orphan X is a 2025 release and appears as book #33 in the Mysterious Profiles series.
Publication Order of Memoirs Books
- This Time Next Year We’ll Be Laughing (2020)
This Time Next Year We'll Be Laughing was published in 2020 and is listed as book #1 in the Memoirs series.
About Jacqueline Winspear
Jacqueline Winspear is a British-born author best known for creating the internationally acclaimed Maisie Dobbs novels. Her work blends historical fiction with traditional mystery storytelling, often exploring the emotional and social aftermath of war, the complexities of personal identity, and the evolving roles of women in the early twentieth century.
Winspear was born in Kent, England, and grew up in a working-class family where storytelling and history played an important role in everyday life. Her father worked as a toolmaker, and many of her early influences came from listening to stories about life in Britain during the First and Second World Wars. These conversations later became a foundation for the historical depth that defines much of her fiction.
Before becoming a full-time writer, Winspear pursued a varied career that included working in publishing, education, and business. In the early 1990s she moved to the United States, where she eventually settled in California. During this period she began focusing seriously on writing, drawing inspiration from her interest in history and psychology.
Her breakthrough came with the publication of Maisie Dobbs in 2003. The novel introduced readers to Maisie Dobbs, a private investigator and psychologist operating in post–World War I England. Unlike many traditional detective characters, Maisie approaches cases with a strong emphasis on emotional understanding and personal history. Her investigations often reveal how trauma from the war years continues to affect individuals and families long afterward.
The success of the first book led to a long-running series that follows Maisie across several decades of British history. As the books progress, readers see the character grow from a young investigator into a mature professional navigating the social and political changes of the early twentieth century. Reading the Jacqueline Winspear books in publication order allows the evolution of Maisie Dobbs’ life and career to unfold naturally alongside the historical events that shape her world.
Winspear’s storytelling is often praised for its careful attention to historical detail. She incorporates real events—such as the aftermath of World War I, the rise of fascism in Europe, and the societal shifts leading into World War II—while maintaining a strong focus on personal stories. The mysteries in her novels are rarely isolated puzzles; they are deeply connected to the broader emotional and social realities of the period.
Another hallmark of Winspear’s writing is her focus on character development. The supporting cast in the Maisie Dobbs series evolves alongside the central character, forming relationships that extend across multiple books. This long-form character growth gives the series a sense of continuity that rewards readers who follow the novels in sequence.
Winspear’s work has received numerous awards and nominations within the mystery and historical fiction genres. The Maisie Dobbs series has been recognized by organizations such as the Agatha Awards and the Macavity Awards, and it has earned a large international readership.
Beyond her fiction, Winspear has also written about her own life and creative journey. Her memoir reflects on her upbringing in England, her move to the United States, and the personal experiences that influenced her writing career.
Throughout her work, Jacqueline Winspear has demonstrated a distinctive ability to combine mystery with historical storytelling. Her novels explore how personal choices, social expectations, and historical events shape the lives of individuals over time. For readers discovering her work, following the books in publication order offers the clearest view of how her characters—and the world they inhabit—develop across the span of the series.