Maids of Misfortune: A Victorian San Francisco Mystery Book Reviews

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Loved it. Great writing, wonderful story and characters. Recommend highly!

Maids of Misfortune. I really enjoyed this book. There aren't a lot of stories involving independently acting, smart, outspoken and strong willed women of the late 1800's. The heroine of this story is all of these and is very likable. The book is entertaining and provides insight into the period, how women were perceived and choices made about how to be in that world. Well done.

Maids of Misfortune. A great story of a young single woman in nineteenth century San Francisco, and murder. Couldn't wait to read the next one!

Maid of Misfortune. Enjoyed the book. Easy reading.

Unfortunately Maids. Shows that no maid, however fortunate, ever made a living wage. These women are tough cookies. Smart, inventive, and most of the upper crust women try the best they know how too take care of those around them — insert vast amounts of wit. Only 4/5 because of the gentlemen. They do need some help from their “hunks”, but when the hunk tries the same help over and over, who can blame a gal (Lady) when she blows up?

Maids of misfortune. I loved the spunky heroine of the story Annie’s adaptability is great wonderful twists and turns

Well planned and executed. This novel is packed full of many delightful characters, a strong storyline and is evenly paced. There is appropriate humor, heart warming respect and prolonged mild suspense. A feel good novel. A cosy to wile away a weekend. Bought the series based on this first book.

Great book!. I was looking for a free book to download to pass some time. I very much enjoyed this story and will soon begin reading the next book in the series!

Actually.... I started to stop reading when I found the main character playing dress-up as a clairvoyant- I don't believe in such hooey- I gave the obligatory eye roll and then realized this was the only book left in my library that I hadn't read. I was stuck with it so I kept reading I'm certainly glad I did. I found it quite entertaining and well written. (And, hallelujah- it was not plagued with poor grammar and a million spelling errors) I liked the main character a lot - she's brave and smart and kind. The other characters were well rounded out and interesting. Best part of all is that I didn't have the mystery figured out by page five! Ms. Locke knows how to twist and turn a story well. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and look forward to more of her work.

Maids of misfortune. Such a delightful and suspenseful book at the same time!!! Cannot wait to read more!!!!

Great Book!!!. I love reading books where the lead character is female & think book is one of the best!! A strong woman, standing on her own, in the Victorian Age. Great idea!!

Maids of Misfortune. Engrossing and fast paced story. Rapid pace held my interest. I found the aliases confusing at times. I liked the female main character and her willful personality. I enjoyed her feminist perspective. And the depiction of women at the turn of the 20th century. I’d like to read more my this author.

A fine, clever book. This is a very fine, clever book. Except for ignoring the fact that no one on a warm San Francisco August morning would expect anything except a cool windy afternoon, the author did an excellent job with the facts of Victorian San Francisco.

San Francisco delight. A wonderful story of San Francisco in the early years. Great characters and intriguing plot including twists and turn throughout. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.

Maids of Misfortune. I was truly impressed with this Victorian Mystery. It opened my eyes to life in San Francisco in the 1800s. Belonging to one class was quite an educational experience. Women were only supposed to perform certain tasks. But the main character uses this opportunity to find the culprit and bring him to justice.

Maids of Misfortune. I found the book to quite suspenseful and engaging as the writer draws you into the mystery as to who the murderer(s) might be. I also enjoyed the way the characters were developed and each held his or her own secrets. The elaborate use of languages was exciting and helped to keep the book true to the historical time period.

Turn the tables. A new perspective on history. A great read

Great Story and Characters. First time reading this author. Kudos to Mrs. Locke. I think the characters are well developed and the story lines are great. I felt I was right there with Annie in this time period. I love historical-type mysteries This is a great piece of literature. I do plan to read the next book Uneasy Spirits to continue on my adventure with Annie and Mr. Dawson. :)..

Engaging and Descriptive. I normally read SciFi and Fantasy, but this Historical Fiction novel kept me reading chapter after chapter. The characters and situations are engaging, and the descriptions of what life was like in the late 1800s San Francisco is interesting. Already on the third book in the series.

Step Back in Time. Caught up in the characters as they solve the mystery, the era and setting of the story unfold for the reader with just the right amount of detail to bring realism to it without slowing the pace. The author does an excellent job of giving the reader a feel for San Francisco in the late 1800's, especially for a young, single woman with good business sense at a time her opportunities were limited but her spirit was undaunted.

Very well written!. I truly enjoyed Maids of Misfortune. Both the storyline and the characters were well-developed. I look forward to reading Ms. Locke's other writings.

Excellent!!!. A fantastic mystery. As much as I tried, I never totally figured out the ending. The book comes alive and is a true page turner. The San Francisco Victorian history is a bonus. It is truly interesting. This is a series to read!

Good Fun. Enjoyed this book. Kept me interested throughout. Good story and lots of interesting 'scenery' and period specific detail.

Great start to a series. The characters were well established leaving me with a desire to continue following their life journey through the rest of the series. Enjoyed the book!

Everything was good, except.... I enjoyed reading this mystery. I found the story moved along and the setting and characters were interesting. The reason I gave it only 4 star was that the circumstances surrounding the murderer's actions were kind of flimsy. The coincidence with the bag, really? Would I read another one by this author, probably.

Maids of misfortune. Excellent and gripping book. Brought San Francisco of late 1800s in front of you. I could imagine horse carriages moving about San Francisco hills instead of cable cars. Great writing and I loved it.

Aids of missfortune. I truly enjoyed this book! I thought it was a little longer than it needed to be. I also loved that it was a stand a lone. History, mystery, and romance! My favorite ingredients for a good read. Loved it!

Review. Captured me when I got to the double life and could not put it down until I found out who the real muder was

Interesting. In an era of underestimating the intelligence and business acumen of women, the protagonist finds a clever way to dispense her wise advice, but gets caught up in a murder mystery.

Maids of Misfortune. Mildly interesting

Maids of Misfortune : A San Francisco Victorian Era Murder Mystery. Okay so start popping the hot popcorn. Get comfy and in a nice soft place so you can spend glorious hours reading the twists and turns injected into this fabulous read. You will love the characters and especially the setting if you love period novels. KSW

Maids of Misfortune. Thoroughly enjoyed this book! Endearing characters and an engaging storyline with the beautiful city of San Fransisco as the backdrop - what more does one need? I look forward to reading more of this series from M. Louisa Locke!

Loved it!. Maids of Misfortune by M. Louisa Locke was the first book I read in this series. I can honestly say that I fell in love with Annie's character right away and then with all the rest! Nate, Annie's borders and her staff were all lovely characters! Ms. Locke's description of San Francisco in the late 1800 was such a treat. I recommended the books to my sister and she enjoyed reading them as much as I did!!! I highly recommend this series!!

Maids of Misfortune. Just finished reading Maids of Misfortune and looking forward to starting Uneasy Spirits. I have always enjoyed historical books, especially those that include actual facts that represent the era they were written about. I also enjoy books with strong female characters who are intelligent and headstrong.

Interesting book. Historical novel that sheds light on how much things have changed in society. Good read.

Maids of misfortune. Interesting plot with realistic characters. Thanks, g

Maids of Misfortune. Such a great story!!! Great mystery.

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Maids of misfortune. Great cosy mystery, plunges you into 19th century, and keeps in suspense.

A great holiday read. I really enjoyed reading about this feisty independent woman doing things her way in the repressed late 19th Century. There was suspense, humour and good old fashioned values! Can't wait to get the next one Sarah - South Australia

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A fun read, especially for free!. Nice to hear about my favourite city way back when. The whodunit kept you guessing almost to the end. Fun.

Maids of Misfortune. Very compelling story and interesting characters. A pleasure to read.

Maids of misfortune. Enjoyed it. Liked the lead character.

Interesting characters. Enjoyable. Excellent characters. Interesting story!