Book Description: n 1905, the Grand Mallard Marquee is well known for its iconic style, as well as its daily duck parade. For Saul Niffler, a reformed jewel thief, working at the luxurious hotel offers a much-needed second chance. Staying out of trouble and in gainful employment is essential. Which makes seeing a body plummet from a penthouse window extra complicated.
Except…did he see it? There’s no body to be found, and Saul knows he should concentrate on his new duties as “Duck Commandant” rather than meddle. If only Kitty Rossi, a persistent young guest yearning to be a Pinkerton detective, would leave well enough alone. Kitty has already roped in Henry, the elevator man, to investigate suspicious goings-on around the hotel. And against his better judgment, Saul feels compelled to join them.
Between the mystery of Saul’s missing predecessor and a grisly discovery in a drain, all signs point to murder most fowl. And with a cold-blooded killer roaming the Marquee’s lavish corridors, keeping his job may be the least of Saul’s problems…My Thoughts: I absolutely love stories authored by Dana Metink.
This story Murders In The Marquee is an absolute delight.
The main characters, Saul, Kitty and Henry are quirky, humorous, serious and most off all determined.
Saul Niffler is astonished that he has a job at the Marquee. However, as he nears the Marquee he is astonished to see a body fall from the upper part of the hotel. When he reaches the Marquee he looks for the body but lo and behold there is no body!
Saul decides to go see about his new job. He is once more astonished that it's not quite the job he envisioned.
Then enters Kitty and Henry into the picture and the trio Saul, Kitty and Henry in-between working at the Marquee are determined to find out why there was a body falling from the Marquee.
Kitty can be funny and serious at the same time. I love how she says to Saul and Henry, "She waved them to be quiet. Now was not the moment to stand on propriety. A detective never allowed that kind of thing to impede investigation."
And you're going to love the ducks!
This is a fantabulous story and if you like cozy mysteries you're going to love it.
I received a free review copy of this book from [Publisher/NetGalley]. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own and I am disclosing this per FTC 16 CFR Part 255.
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