Miss Maitland, Private Secretary


Read by Holly Jenson

(4.4 stars; 161 reviews)

Semi-retired sleuth Molly Morgenthau Babbitts goes undercover as a governess to investigate a robbery at the aristocratic Janney mansion on Long Island. Before Molly can crack the case, a more shocking crime is perpetrated and more mysteries develop, presenting a baffling jumble of clues for Molly to unravel. At the center of the intrigue is Esther Maitland, the family's competent but mysterious private secretary. What is she hiding? Is she really as trustworthy as the family believes she is? (8 hr 3 min)

Chapters

The Parting of the Ways 21:49 Read by Holly Jenson
Miss Maitland Gets a Letter 15:39 Read by Holly Jenson
Another Letter and What Followed 14:53 Read by Holly Jenson
The Cigar Band 11:26 Read by Holly Jenson
Robbery in High Places 12:04 Read by Holly Jenson
Poor Mr. Janney! 18:25 Read by Holly Jenson
Concerning Detectives 20:00 Read by Holly Jenson
Molly's Story 16:53 Read by Holly Jenson
Good Hunting in Berkeley 15:46 Read by Holly Jenson
Molly's Story 11:06 Read by Holly Jenson
Ferguson's Idea 20:03 Read by Holly Jenson
The Man Who Wouldn't Tell 12:29 Read by Holly Jenson
Molly's Story 19:22 Read by Holly Jenson
A Chapter About Bad Tempers 11:36 Read by Holly Jenson
What Happened on Friday 11:50 Read by Holly Jenson
Molly's Story 14:13 Read by Holly Jenson
Miss Maitland in a New Light 16:57 Read by Holly Jenson
The House in Gayle Street 21:14 Read by Holly Jenson
Molly's Story 15:47 Read by Holly Jenson
Molly's Story 23:30 Read by Holly Jenson
Signed "Clansmen" 18:59 Read by Holly Jenson
Suzanne Finds a Friend 21:20 Read by Holly Jenson
Molly's Story 12:11 Read by Holly Jenson
Cards on the Table 14:36 Read by Holly Jenson
Molly's Story 20:59 Read by Holly Jenson
The Counter Plot 13:25 Read by Holly Jenson
Night on the Cresson Pike 15:04 Read by Holly Jenson
The Man in the Boat 16:29 Read by Holly Jenson
Miss Maitland Explains 25:51 Read by Holly Jenson
Molly's Story 15:15 Read by Holly Jenson

Reviews

Mysteries inside mysteries and crime upon crime, with several romances


(4 stars)

An entertaining tale, with distinct characters and believable plot. I got a bit confused like the other reviewers, but I think that was because I listened in starts and fits. It makes you want to cheer the good guys and hiss at the bad guys! Reading was wonderful.

Decent Story


(3 stars)

The various sub-plots weave such that one isn't quickly able to follow, but hang with it. The conclusion isn't what's expected. The reader is pretty good.

Good story


(5 stars)

I enjoyed this story. I was able to keep up with all the characters. The reader is very good.


(2 stars)

I just could not get into it. I will just have to try again later.

I thought I knew


(5 stars)

I was fairly confident I knew who was responsible for the crimes. I did not! This is a good story that kept me listening all day. I got 20+ inches of knitting done spaced throughout the day between cooking and cleaning, and I knit well into the night in order to finish this interesting story. A day well spent :)

VERY WELL CRAFTED AND READ


(4.5 stars)

Well crafted - had little fun idea of who done it. Masterfully read - truly one of the best narrators I've heard yet.

Good story.


(4 stars)

However, after listening to the perfect plots, characterization and writings of AKG and MR Rhinehart, not as satisfying. Very good reader! Thanks!


(4 stars)

Enjoyed all of it including the reader. I like the author a lot. Wish there were more of her books on librivox!