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The Comfort of Ghosts: Maisie Dobbs, Book 18 Audiobook

The Comfort of Ghosts is book 18 in Jacqueline Winspear’s Maisie Dobbs series, presented here as an unabridged English audiobook narrated by Julie Teal. Set in London in 1945, its mystery links post-war squatters with a decades-old secret involving Maisie’s first husband.

At a glance

A Maisie Dobbs series instalment, identified as Book 18.
The story is set in London in 1945 and follows an inquiry connected to Maisie’s first husband and a secret mission.
Unabridged narration by Julie Teal, with a stated listening length of 10 hours and 27 minutes.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Unabridged format preserves the full story across a substantial 10-hour, 27-minute listening session.
The plot combines a post-war investigation with a personal mystery tied to earlier events in Maisie’s life.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Audiobook
Format	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Listening length	10 hours and 27 minutes
Language	English
Narrator	Julie Teal

Publication
Author	Jacqueline Winspear
Publisher	W. F. Howes Ltd
Publication date	20 Jun. 2024

What to know before buying

The plot draws on characters and events from earlier Maisie Dobbs books, so this instalment may be more rewarding for listeners familiar with the series.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Listeners following Maisie Dobbs who want the series’ eighteenth book in unabridged audio.
Fans of historical detective stories set in post-war London.

Less suited to

Listeners looking for a standalone mystery with no reliance on the protagonist’s earlier history.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 8,059 ratings

5 stars76%76%
4 stars16%16%
3 stars6%6%
2 stars2%2%
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Customer feedback describes the novel as a strong addition to the Maisie Dobbs series, praising its plot, writing, character development and emotional depth. Some listeners may particularly value how the story draws on earlier books and brings its characters’ histories together. The aggregate ratings are also favourable, though they do not establish which specific elements drove each rating.

Positive themes

Customers praise the story and its place in the Maisie Dobbs series.
Feedback highlights the writing, character development and emotional impact.

Frequently asked questions

What is the story about?

In London in 1945, Maisie investigates a group of squatters in a mansion belonging to her former in-laws. The case uncovers a decades-old mystery connected to her first husband and a secret mission.

Is this audiobook abridged?

The listing identifies it as unabridged.

Who wrote and narrates the audiobook?

The author is Jacqueline Winspear and the narrator is Julie Teal.

How long is the recording?

The listed listening length is 10 hours and 27 minutes.