Maids of Misfortune by M. Louisa Locke

327 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical mystery romance mysterious fast-paced

Description

It's the summer of 1879, and Annie Fuller, a young San Francisco widow, is in trouble. Annie's husband squandered her fortune before committing suicide five years earlier, and one of his creditors is now threatening to take the boarding house she ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 401 reviews

Moods

mysterious 71%
adventurous 57%
tense 28%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
emotional 14%
funny 14%
lighthearted 14%
reflective 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

3.45

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