Miss FortuneBy Sara Mills
Center Point, 2009
From the Publisher
They call her the P.I. Princess. It’s 1947 and Allie Fortune is the only female (and probably the best) private investigator in New York City. Her work is a welcome distraction from her own past, and she’s just been hired on by a client who isn’t telling the whole truth.
Mary Gordon’s claims of innocence don’t fit with her ransacked apartment, being shot at, and the two Soviet agents hot on her trail. Meanwhile the FBI is working the case because a legendary and mysterious treasure has gone missing again. The only catch for Allie is her new “partner” Jack, an attractive, single agent who knows how to make her smile.
As Allie and Jack chase after the gold they must contend with the Soviets who also want the priceless treasure back—after all, they stole it fair and square.
My Review
I can’t remember when I last enjoyed a book so much. It’s a quick and easy read, but very entertaining. Sara Mills did a wonderful job bringing the reader into the time period. It’s hard to define mystery genres, so if you’re wondering what kind of book this is, look at the back where it references the movies Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon, and picture a female “Film Noir” character.
The subplot of Allie Fortune looking for a missing man from her past added a depth to the book that will keep you turning the pages. I noted on the back cover that he is described as her “fiancé.” I think that’s in error, although he is a love interest. The tender scenes between the two (written as flashback ) are well done and beautifully written and add a touch of romance to this story that seems fitting. Allie is a likeable character, and I, for one, am looking forward to following her in the sequel.
I highly recommend this fun escape!
Cindy Thomson
http://www.cindyswriting.com/
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1 comments:
If Miss Mills is going to use New York as the backdrop for her series she should learn about the city.
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