Review: Author Having A Good Time
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 29, 2013
I was puzzled by this mystery. Was I supposed to take Euphemia Martens seriously? Descendant of an aristocrat, the well bred but impoverished young lady (daughter of a vicar) has landed a job as a maid in a distinguished country home. When the housekeeper is injured, she takes over as event manager for the lord and his brother, who are hosting a shooting party at their lodge in Scotland. Assorted guests arrive, each with distinct personalities. But who are they, really? Euphemia is protected by both the younger brother and the new Scottish butler, but she still manages to get into a lot of tight spots, and the communist threat is always lurking in this odd, mock country weekend, romantic thriller. The author doesn't quite convince me that it is genuine. I looked at the About the Author page and saw she writes science fiction, too. I've decided she is pulling our collective leg. It's a romp, if you are willing.