230 pages
Molly the maid and the Regency Grand are back with a whole new murder. Molly is stepping out of her comfort zone for the Grand Opening of the Regency Grand tearoom. She made sure the room is just so for the special event—a special announcement by mystery author J. D. Grimthorpe to his biggest fans. Unfortunately before he makes his announcement he falls to the floor dead. Barmaid Angela is a true crime expert so she enlists Molly in interviewing some of those fans which include the Ladies Auxiliary Mystery Book Society (known as the LAMBS). Molly’s definitely not his biggest fan since her Gran worked at Mr. Grimthorpe’s house and Molly met him when she was young. Inspector Stark is back as is doorman Mr. Preston. Of course Molly’s attention to detail solves the crime.
I loved the back and forth between time periods to get the true background of the author and her relationship with her maid in training Lily. I also enjoyed that a mystery book group was part of the story since I run one myself. My only quibble is that Molly has lost so much of the social awkwardness she once had. I thought this was an excellent follow up to The Maid and a great sophomore effort. Four out of five stars.
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