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Murder at Hotel 1911
Murder at Hotel 1911: An Ivy Nichols Mystery | Audrey Keown
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A hotel clerk prone to panic attacks turns amateur detective in this elegant and atmospheric murder mystery. If you want to spend a night amid the luxury and charm of the early 20th century, book a room at Hotel 1911. You'll find 28-year-old Ivy Nichols behind the reception desk. The hotel is Ivy's only link to the family that abandoned her when she was a small child. Now, plagued by panic attacks, she pedals her sea-green Schwinn bicycle to work every evening, hoping desperately to hold on to her job. When wealthy, imperious Ms. Swain arrives at the hotel and belittles Ivy, the young woman seeks consolation in the welcoming kitchen of George, the hotel's chef. Despite her tormentor's barbs, she dutifully informs George that Ms. Swain has a deadly allergy to shellfish. So when Ms. Swain collapses at dinner and dies, the police suspect that the chef made a tragic, inexcusable error. Desperate to save George's career, Ivy sets out sleuthing. She learns that numerous people in and around the hotel had motives to contaminate Ms. Swain's plate. Among them are Jeffrey Swain, the victim's son and heir; painter Rose Jewett; and British expat Hemal Sandeep. Even after the police find traces of shellfish in George's kitchen, Ivy is determined to clear her friend's name. But the stress of the investigation, in a hotel filled with suspects, threatens to precipitate another terrifying panic attack...or something more deadly.
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Blueroseis
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Panpan

Yes there was a murder at a Hotel, more than one actually but being a fan of detective novels this was mainly a trek through the life of one character. Her problems, family, feelings, wishes and thoughts were given in such detail there was no meaningful story. Thoroughly disappointing from the begining and throughout there wasn't one thing I liked about this book. What a relief it was to reach the last page.

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Pickpick

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The conclusion is a bit of a surprise but it fits the situations. Ivy is an interesting character who always tries to do her best. With her problems (not drugs or alcohol), Ivy could be the new sleuth of our time.
I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley. #NetGalley #MurderatHotel1911

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