Miss Maitland, Private Secretary

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)

kerriganm

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)

mcwiggle

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)

Wendy Mathieu

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

(2 stars)

Ms. Elizabeth

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

I thought I knew

(5 stars)

Ancient Aunt

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 :)

(3 stars)

ManyRoads

The chapters do not change correctly and most have large blank time at the end. The narration is quite good. The tale itself meanders quite a bit and is only moderately interesting.

VERY WELL CRAFTED AND READ

(4.5 stars)

WellReadRaven

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

Good story.