R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed on 1/18/2017 + 1442 more book reviews

Pamela Rush-Hodgeborne, employed by first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, is arrested for the murder of her boyfriend, Phillip Garber. The two were implicated in a jewelry robbery in England. Because of Phillip's background as a scoundrel, Pamela is believed to have been his accomplice in the robbery. However, when he dies after taking a few sips of his favorite drink, an old fashioned mixed by Pamela, she is jailed. Phillip was poisoned.

Eleanor Roosevelt becomes involved because she simply cannot believe that her English employee, is guilty. Her investigation working with the policeman and others, demonstrates that others have strong motives for offing Phillip. Not only the story, but the description of Mrs. Roosevelt, and her interaction with FDR and J. Edgar Hoover, are fascinating. Meanwhile, the president is concerned about the situation in Europe where he believes that Hitler will begin marching on countries in Europe. The tale has a surprise ending that I did not guess at all. Nice little mystery.

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