In 1875, a woman had to be tough to make it on her own. Maggie Maguire was even tougher. In this unique new historical series, Maggie leaves the Pinkerton National Detective Agency behind to set up her own shop in San Francisco
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4.0 out of 5 stars
James West and Briscoe County, Jr meet Nancy Drew,
By cregis (Star, NC USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Murder at Bent Elbow (Discreet Inquiries) (Paperback)
I liked this book although it is rather unbeliev- able. We have a heroine who knows martial arts, knife throwing, trick horse riding and is an accomplished mesmerist; but, hey, it's all in fun. I though I caught a glimmer of Louis L'Amour in some of her characters and while I'd like some real characters, this was an entertaining read. I hope to read more.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Western United States - 1870-85,
By Lyn Reese (Berkeley, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Murder at Bent Elbow (Discreet Inquiries) (Paperback)
Maggie Maquire, daughter of a carnival owner, as a youth learned all the various tricks of this profession - from knife throwing to bare-back riding. When she finally settles down, in a manner of speaking, in San Francisco, she puts her skills to use by creating her own detective agency. Her first big assignment sets her off to a wild Nevada mining town on the trail of a former female Indian captive, Harriet Hogg. She is to let Harriet know that she has inherited a sizable fortune. Harriet, however, turns out to be a difficult, drink-sodden prostitute. And murders, double dealings, and pure nasty acts, force Maggie to rely on the many carnival tricks she learned as a child in order to safely reunite Harriet with her inheritance back in San Francisco.
This book contains little history, and Maggie's modern sounding speech and demeanor seem out of place in the late 19th century West. Rather, read it for its wild west atmosphere and lively action scenes. Kate Bryan is Ellen Recknor, who writes western books featuring strong heroines under other names as well. This is the first of the Maggie Maguire series.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great series!,
By Judy Smith "judylynnsbooks" (jamestown, ky United States) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Murder at Bent Elbow (Discreet Inquiries) (Paperback)
I loved this new female sleuth series. It's funny, has a good mystery, and even a little romance. Since the sleuth grew up in a circus atmosphere she has skills that the rest of us mortal women don't possess but hey, it's different! I can't wait to read the next one!
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