◊ Mrs. Odboddy Undercover Courier by Elaine Faber
◊ Series: Mrs. Odboddy Mysteries, Book 2
◊ Paperback: 199 pages
◊ Genre: Cozy, Mystery, History
◊ Publisher: Elk Grove Publications (February 1, 2017)
◊ Language: English
◊ ISBN-10: 1940781167
◊ ISBN-13: 978-1940781167
SYNOPSIS:
Asked to accompany Mrs. Roosevelt on her Pacific Island tour, Agnes and Katherine travel by train to Washington, D.C. Agnes carries a package for Colonel Farthingworth to President Roosevelt.
Convinced the package contains secret war documents, Agnes expects Nazi spies to try and derail her mission.
She meets Irving, whose wife mysteriously disappears from the train; Nanny, the unfeeling caregiver to little Madeline; two soldiers bound for training as Tuskegee airmen; and Charles, the shell-shocked veteran, who lends an unexpected helping hand. Who will Agnes trust? Who is the Nazi spy?
When enemy forces make a final attempt to steal the package in Washington, D.C., Agnes must accept her own vulnerability as a warrior on the home front.
Can Agnes overcome multiple obstacles, deliver the package to the President, and still meet Mrs. Roosevelt's plane before she leaves for the Pacific Islands?
Mrs. Odboddy: Undercover Courier is a hysterical frolic on a train across the United States during WWII, as Agnes embarks on this critical mission.
Author Elaine Faber has created a protagonist will spit and vinegar, sweetness and charm, and a dedication to country.
Faber’s protagonist, Agnes Odboddy, may look like your average grandmother but she has a few tricks up her sleeve that might surprise you. She’s likable, realistic, and has a way with humor. The secondary characters are just as well developed and add depth to the story.
Faber brings the era to life through her vivid descriptions and eye for details. The story moves at a good pace and holds your attention until the end. The twists and turns as the story unfolds will keep you guessing.
MRS. ODBODDY UNDERCOVER COURIER is a zany read that will delight and entertain. Filled with mystery, suspense, humor, and history you’ll be captive by the adventure.
Mrs. Odboddy Undercover Courier by Elaine Faber, Mrs. Odboddy Mysteries (Book #2), Elk Grove Publications, @2017, ISBN: 978-1940781167, Paperback, 199 Pages
FTC Full Disclosure – A copy of this book was sent to me by the author. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review. The thoughts are completely my own and given honestly and freely.
Thanks for stopping by today. Does it matter how old your protagonist is? Do you enjoy stories where unexpected characters are more adventurous?
You made me think immediately of a series I haven't read for years. Dorothy Gilman's Mrs Pollifax series. Another elderly woman, who believes that she still has a lot to offer. And how right she was.
ReplyDeleteI love the Mrs Pollifax books and will have to track down Mrs Oddbody. Thank you.
Agnes is sort of like Mrs. Polifax, but with a lot more sass. I'm sure you would love the story.
DeleteHi Mason - love the cover of book - it sets the story for us ... I'm sure it's a fun read - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteThe cover invites you in. The story keeps you reading.
DeleteBe funny if she was just carrying a box of cookies...
ReplyDeleteMore likely she would carry her WWI service pistol, if she could remember which purse she left it in...
DeleteOh, this sounds like a lot of fun, Mason! And I do like a good historical setting... Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLots of history mixed in with both books. More in Mrs. Odboddy Hometown Patriot... about life in small town CA during the war.
DeleteThis sounds great. I'm looking for some historical mysteries to read.
ReplyDeleteYou won't be disappointed, as long as you like humor mixed in with your history.
DeleteAgnes Odboddy sounds delightful. I like her last name, too!
ReplyDeleteAll of the character have 'interesting' names. Chief of Police Waddlemucker,Finklestein, Whistlemeyer, Haggenbottom. We believe names should be unforgettable.
DeleteThanks for your charming review, Mason. Hope your buddies will buy the book and enjoy.
ReplyDeleteLOL - love her name. I bet she's just as goofy.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, and she will charm you and become your best buddy when you read the book.
DeleteSuch an adorable-looking lady! This sounds like a lovely series.
ReplyDeleteVery different from many cozies, and also a bit of history thrown in for good measure. A fun read for a fair price. Thanks for dropping by.
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