{"product_id":"2940169747751","title":"Maisie Dobbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe book that introduced the world to the intuitive, intelligent, and resourceful heroine Maisie Dobbs¿one of literature¿s favorite sleuths!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaisie Dobbs entered domestic service in 1910 at thirteen, working for Lady Rowan Compton. When her remarkable intelligence is discovered by her employer, Maisie becomes the pupil of Maurice Blanche, a learned friend of the Comptons. In 1929, following an apprenticeship with Blanche, Maisie hangs out her shingle: M. Dobbs, Trade and Personal Investigations. She soon becomes enmeshed in a mystery surrounding The Retreat, a reclusive community of wounded World War I veterans. At first, Maisie only suspects foul play, but she must act quickly when Lady Rowan¿s son decides to sign away his fortune and take refuge there. Maisie hurriedly investigates, uncovering a disturbing mystery, which, in an astonishing denouement, gives Maisie the courage to confront a ghost that has haunted her for years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackstone Audio, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47104753893616,"sku":"2940169747751","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940169747751_p0.jpg?v=1763693270","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940169747751","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}