Okay, okay, I know what you are all thinking. ANOTHER giveaway?!? Enough already! But what am I to do when fabulous people like Jason at Henry Holt say "Would you like to do a giveaway?" OF COURSE I would! Don't you all love the opportunity to win a free book? And when the book in question is Jacqueline Winspear's latest Maisie Dobbs novel, which I have been looking forward to, there is no way I could resist. And I have news for you, I have more fantastic giveaways planned for next week's Book Giveaway Carnival! It is Giveaway Madness!!
It’s Christmas Eve 1931. On the way to see a client, Maisie Dobbs witnesses a man commit suicide on a busy London street. The following day, the prime minister’s office receives a letter threatening a massive loss of life if certain demands are not met—and the writer mentions Maisie by name. After being questioned and cleared by Detective Chief Superintendent Robert MacFarlane of Scotland Yard’s elite Special Branch, she is drawn into MacFarlane’s personal fiefdom as a special adviser on the case. Meanwhile, Billy Beale, Maisie’s trusted assistant, is once again facing tragedy as his wife, who has never recovered from the death of their young daughter, slips further into melancholia’s abyss. Soon Maisie becomes involved in a race against time to find a man who proves he has the knowledge and will to inflict death and destruction on thousands of innocent people. And before this harrowing case is over, Maisie must navigate a darkness not encountered since she was a nurse in wards filled with shell-shocked men.
In Among the Mad, Jacqueline Winspear combines a heart-stopping story with a rich evocation of a fascinating period to create her most compelling and satisfying novel yet.
I recently listened to the audio of An Incomplete Revenge, the previous book in this series, and now I am totally hooked and scrambling to track down the previous four books, Maisie Dobbs, Birds of a Feather, Pardonable Lies, and Messenger of Truth. These are richly layered mysteries with a quick, intelligent protagonist in Maisie Dobbs. Among the Mad is the sixth in this highly recommended, award winning series.
Jason has generously given me five copies to give away! So leave a comment here for one entry. Two extra entries for anyone who blogs about the giveaway, posts a tweet on twitter or becomes a follower. If you do, please leave an extra comment letting me know. You may enter until midnight eastern time on March 9, winners will be drawn at random and must have a US or Canada mailing address. Good luck everyone, thanks for entering! And a big thank you to Jason and Henry Holt!
81 comments:
I have been meaning to check out this author and have been looking for a good series to get hooked on. Please enter me in your contest.
I also am now following you on my reader.
I've been wanting to read the Maisie Dobbs series. It sounds great. And I'm so glad the template tweaking worked for you. Isn't it nice to have a wide column to post in??
I've posted this on Win A Book.
I love true stories on crime
I read Ann Rule all the time
Please include me
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This is the third time I have of this book this week and I am very anxious to begin reading the Maisie Dobb series.
Please include me in the contest, and I will post of it on my blog later today.
I just love this series! Winspear is a wonderful writer. Please enter me in the drawing.
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I have put your contest on my sidebar contest links. Good luck to all the entrants. Thanks Carey, for a great contest book.
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Of course I love winning books! Please enter me. milou2ster(at)gmail.com
You're in my Google Reader.
This sounds like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway. I'm also a follower.
--Anna
Diary of an Eccentric
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Count me in! I love these books and haven't read this one.
I LOVE Maisie. Please enter me in your contest.
dulcibelle [at] earthlink [dot] net
Thanks!
OH - I follow you on my Google Reader.
I'd like to be included, count me in! tWarner419@aol.com
I'm currently reading "Birds of a Feather" in the Maisie Dobbs series, and loving it! Please count me in...
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I'm also a follower!
agjuba at hotmail dot com
You definitely caught my attention wth this book. I would love to be entered in the giveaway please. Thanks! Indigo
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I follow you on my Google Reader. Thanks! Indigo
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I am "mad" about this series! It is one of my favorites. Thrilled at the chance to win a copy of the new book. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
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Please enter me. It sounds great.
rebecca.bradeen(at)verizon(dot)net
Wow this book looks fascinating! Thanks for the great giveaway.
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Great giveaway--this book sounds perfect for me.
I posted about your contest here: http://hollybooknotes.blogspot.com/2009/02/another-giveaway.html
Thanks for featuring this wonderful author. I have read all of her books and adore them. What a fabulous writer. Great giveaway.
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I just finished the second book in this series, and this volume would complete my collection! I'm such a huge fan of Winspear.
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I just posted about this giveaway on my blog! http://wordlily.wordpress.com/2009/02/26/birds-of-a-feather-by-jacqueline-winspear/
I would love to win this. Thanks.
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Sounds like a good book. I'd like to enter the contest.
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I'd love to win a copy, thanks for the giveaway! Also following!
Dottie
I'd love to read this book. Please enter me! Thanks.
I follow your blog via the Blogger Follow function. ;)
I have read the first four books in this series, would love to win this book. Thanks.
I subscribe to your blog through Google Reader. I hope that counts for "following".
This book sounds amazing! Please include me in your drawing.
I'd love to read this.
I have enjoyed this series greatly. Unique and great stories and amazing writing. Thanks for this giveaway. Maisie is the best.
When I discovered Maisie I was captivated with this wonderful series. Thaks for this chance.
This sounds like a great addition to the series - count me in to win please
I am a follower, please include me in your drawing.
Thanks
Debbie
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I love Maisie Dobbs and would love to win the latest. Please enter me! And I am a follower.
Ooooo.. I love books set in the 1930's. Thank you!!
Please count me in.
Sounds so great!!! Women in the 30's going to work, can you even imagine???!! Enter me,
Thanks so much,
Darby
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I am a follower!
Darby
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Sounds great! Please enter me :)
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Hey, enter me please. This is another book that sounds really good. Thanks!
tiffanyak1986(at)hotmail(dot)com
I would love a chance to win. <3
Also, I blogged your contest here:
http://www.morbid-romantic.net/2009/02/24/book-giveaways-0223-0301/
Valorie
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I've read and reviewed the last five and can't wait to get the new book, so PLEASE enter me in the contest! I'm also following you on Twitter (I'm @warrenkelly)
I've never read any books from this series, but I'd love to give it a try. Please enter me.
I am already a subscriber.
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I love historical mysteries and this one looks interesting. Please enter me in your giveaway.
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I have never read this series, but I would relish the opportunity. I am already on the hunt! Thank you so much for the chance!
Kelly
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I am a follower too! :)
Kelly
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sounds awesome thanks for the giveaway
I just found your site and you're already hooking me on your reviews. Thanks for the chance to win what sounds like a very compelling book. asthenight at gmail dot com
Love to have this.
Thanks,
darkfyre1(at)gmail(dot)com
This sounds great. Thank you for the giveaway.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com
I've been wanting to read this - please pick me!
teabird 17 at yahoo dot com
Never heard of this series so please enter me as well, thanks :D
BevE
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No need to sign me up for this one. I blogged about it here:
http://teddyrose.blogspot.com/2009/02/this-weeks-giveaways-galore_28.html
Thanks for the chance to win. Looks like a great read.
ruthann (dot) francis (at) gmail (dot) com
I really hope to win this. By coincidence I am currently reading the first in the series "Maisie Dobbs". I am trying to collect the whole series.
Thanks for the giveaway. Please enter me.
I would love to read this author and like books set pre-war in London.
I follow you
Please enter me!
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I follow you!
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I would love to read this one, I love the Maisie Dobb series!
vmlay@artsci.wustl.edu
This book looks like it would be very entertaining. I haven't read this series at all but it look enjoyable.
judy(dot)greenberg(at)gmail(dot)com
I have heard that Winspear is a very good writer; now's my chance to find out! Thank you for the giveaway.
I am a follower
This looks like a great book I love true stories
Awesome! Thanks for the book giveaway, I love stories set in the past!
I would love to read this book - please count me in!
Thanks,
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Sounds great - please count me in!
I'm already a follower and subscriber to your blog :)
I'd like to enter.
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I'm a follower
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Please enter me to win. I follow the blog on googlreader.
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I love mystery novel set in a different time. I love having a glimpse of the past. So count me in!
Sue
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I follow your blog via reader.
Sue
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