Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: Mildred in Disguise with Diamonds

Subtitle: (Mildred Unchained #1)

Author: Toni Kief

Genre: Crime/Women’s Fiction

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 1

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34731108-mildred-in-disguise-with-diamonds

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

Meet Mildred, retired meter girl. When her husband dies of suspected suicide and leaves her with a gambling debt, Mildred starts a new career at the age of 71. This is a tongue-in-cheek and action-filled book with a good dose of humour.

What I liked about the book:

The book is action-packed.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I loved the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

The many disguises Mildred comes up with.

My least favourite bits in the book:

The book was enjoyable in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the first book in the series. I couldn’t stop myself and had to read the entire series.

What books could this be compared to and why?

I’ve not read any books like this before. Very enjoyable.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children No

Young Adult Yes

Adult Yes

If you like mysteries with humour, this book may be the book for you.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Toni Kief, author of Old Baggage, is excited to introduce a new work of fiction – and another feisty older woman, Mildred Petrie.

Mildred Petrie expected a comfortable retirement. Except her husband died and his secrets changed everything.

Desperate, she takes the only job available at the local gambling palace - undercover security. Drug deals, armed robbery and a mole catapult her into excitement, danger, and disguise.

Only Mildred can find the truth!

A breathless, page-turner, in sensible shoes.

About the Author:

Toni Kief, a small town Midwestern nomad from a family of high spirits and laughter. Presently in the Northwest, she plans to stay for the view, trees and friends. Her life story includes years in Insurance as an adjuster in Florida and Washington state. A longtime civil rights activist, she shares stories about lunches with politicians, leaders, and artists. Toni’s defines her genre as OA –older adult. She continues to gathers stories prime for embellishment in unlikely situations. Toni is one of the founding directors of The Writers Cooperative of the Pacific Northwest. Sharing more information and short stories at www.tonikief.com.