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The Detective's Secretary
Irene Granger is the whip-smart, buttoned-up, and insatiably curious secretary of a deadbeat private detective. When her boss gives up on a case involving a missing trombone player, Irene takes matters into her own hands.
Armed with nothing but a hunch that a notorious gangster is behind the musician's disappearance, Irene goes undercover as a singer at his swank new nightclub. Even as she begins to unravel the mystery of the missing trombone player, Irene finds herself becoming entangled in a dangerous web of lies, double lives, romance, and murder.
Armed with nothing but a hunch that a notorious gangster is behind the musician's disappearance, Irene goes undercover as a singer at his swank new nightclub. Even as she begins to unravel the mystery of the missing trombone player, Irene finds herself becoming entangled in a dangerous web of lies, double lives, romance, and murder.
- GenresFiction
104 pages, Paperback
Published June 30, 2020
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About the author
Tara J. Stone
4 books54 followersTara started writing fiction when she was in first grade, but she did not discover the thrill of screenwriting until she studied Communications Media at John Paul the Great Catholic University. Screenplays are her favorite way to tell stories, but novels are quickly gaining. She hopes her writing will contribute to a revival of Catholic fiction.
After successfully self-publishing two screenplays as paperbacks and ebooks, she partnered with two of her former film professors to create Story Masters Film Academy, which offers online courses in screenwriting and directing.
Tara resides in Colorado, and in 2016, she became a Consecrated Virgin Living in the World in the Diocese of Colorado Springs. In addition to making things up and writing them down, Tara enjoys praying, hiking (definitely not running), going to the symphony (especially movies at the symphony), discovering new craft brews, and spending time with family and friends.
After successfully self-publishing two screenplays as paperbacks and ebooks, she partnered with two of her former film professors to create Story Masters Film Academy, which offers online courses in screenwriting and directing.
Tara resides in Colorado, and in 2016, she became a Consecrated Virgin Living in the World in the Diocese of Colorado Springs. In addition to making things up and writing them down, Tara enjoys praying, hiking (definitely not running), going to the symphony (especially movies at the symphony), discovering new craft brews, and spending time with family and friends.
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November 25, 2020
This is a fantastic and well written story full of twists and little surprises .
Tara’s The Detective Secretary was a very easy read for me for several reasons: First being my unconditional love for Thriller and second being the brilliance of the author’s story telling. The plot was presented cleverly with enough twists and turns that kept me engrossed.
The one thing I would love to praise the author with is the presentation of the Protagonist’s (Irene ganger) Character. I couldn’t figure how I felt about Irene, she was the type I loved at the beginning and wanted to hate but I ended up loving her more. My favorite part of the book is the musical aspect which I found very entertaining. This is my very first screenplay read and I had so much fun reading.
I was fortunate to receive the ebook by the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you so much Book tasters to connecting me with the author. Thank you so much Ms. Stones and I look forward to reading more of your works.
Tara’s The Detective Secretary was a very easy read for me for several reasons: First being my unconditional love for Thriller and second being the brilliance of the author’s story telling. The plot was presented cleverly with enough twists and turns that kept me engrossed.
The one thing I would love to praise the author with is the presentation of the Protagonist’s (Irene ganger) Character. I couldn’t figure how I felt about Irene, she was the type I loved at the beginning and wanted to hate but I ended up loving her more. My favorite part of the book is the musical aspect which I found very entertaining. This is my very first screenplay read and I had so much fun reading.
I was fortunate to receive the ebook by the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you so much Book tasters to connecting me with the author. Thank you so much Ms. Stones and I look forward to reading more of your works.
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July 1, 2020Read “The Detective’s Secretary” and you’ll add Irene Granger to your list of favorite female detectives. Winsome and witty, Granger gets the promotion she’s been hoping for -- and you get the pleasure of solving the mystery, of seeing the bad guys get their comeuppance, and of watching Granger get the guy.
You smile your way through this screenplay: Familiar 1930s cinematic moments are enhanced by a female protagonist with muscle and a knack for jazz.
You smile your way through this screenplay: Familiar 1930s cinematic moments are enhanced by a female protagonist with muscle and a knack for jazz.
July 14, 2020
I had SO MUCH FUN reading 'The Detective's Secretary' by Tara J. Stone! It was the first screenplay I'd ever read, it was more fun than a book, and I just loved the musical aspect. Love to see it in the theater!
Super-charming cover design.
I won a signed copy of the screenplay from the author in a Goodreads Giveaway...Thank you so much!!
Super-charming cover design.
I won a signed copy of the screenplay from the author in a Goodreads Giveaway...Thank you so much!!
June 30, 2020
This screenplay was AMAZING!!! I picked it up and I couldn't put it down! It was so much fun to read and kept me guessing the entire time! I really enjoyed the musical aspect and thought it put an interesting spin on the detective story. I really enjoyed the female lead, Irene, and the fact that she proved that she can handle herself and proved she is a very good detective who seeks the truth and justice above material things. The Detective's Secretary was fantastic from beginning to end and I only wish it was made into a movie so I could watch the magic on the pages become enchanting on the big screen. I recommend this to anyone and everyone because it is impossible not to love!
December 4, 2020
Disclaimer: "I received a free copy of The Detective's Secretary in exchange for a free review."
The Detective's Secretary is a story about a young secretary, Irene Grange, who is a secretary to a rather lazy detective who refuses to investigate the case of a man gone missing despite all the clues in his hands. She's rarely taken seriously because she's a woman, so Irene decides to take matters into her own hands, goes undercover as a band singer to find out what really happened to our missing man, and prove her skills as a detective. A story about a strong woman proving her merit in a male dominated field, romance, and mystery packed all into one. It was quite the intriguing read, I found my interest piqued based off the summary alone, and that intrigue grew as I quickly flipped through its pages. It was my first time reading a screenplay which instantly made the reading experience very new and fresh, even read like a Broadway musical at certain points, the songs all originally written and packed with emotion. The Detective's Secretary is a story that is full of charming characters, witty dialogue, and an intriguing mystery that pulls the reader in.
Perhaps where I drew flaw with this book was the romance aspect, Irene being pined over by three different men at the same time, who seem to have only fallen in love with her because she's pretty and has a nice singing voice. Even the main romantic storyline between Irene and George fell flat, hardly developed, yet they are madly in love with each other after their first meeting and later risk life or death for each other. The mystery itself was majorly solved due to these men all conveniently falling in love with Irene rather than any deductive merit of herself, another issue I had, since the whole premise of this is supposed to be about Irene being a strongly clever and independent woman.
To sum things up, The Detective's Secretary was a very fun read, I do still recommend reading it if you like your mysteries and musicals. I was quite happy to read this and would like to read more works by Tara J. Stone in the future!
The Detective's Secretary is a story about a young secretary, Irene Grange, who is a secretary to a rather lazy detective who refuses to investigate the case of a man gone missing despite all the clues in his hands. She's rarely taken seriously because she's a woman, so Irene decides to take matters into her own hands, goes undercover as a band singer to find out what really happened to our missing man, and prove her skills as a detective. A story about a strong woman proving her merit in a male dominated field, romance, and mystery packed all into one. It was quite the intriguing read, I found my interest piqued based off the summary alone, and that intrigue grew as I quickly flipped through its pages. It was my first time reading a screenplay which instantly made the reading experience very new and fresh, even read like a Broadway musical at certain points, the songs all originally written and packed with emotion. The Detective's Secretary is a story that is full of charming characters, witty dialogue, and an intriguing mystery that pulls the reader in.
Perhaps where I drew flaw with this book was the romance aspect, Irene being pined over by three different men at the same time, who seem to have only fallen in love with her because she's pretty and has a nice singing voice. Even the main romantic storyline between Irene and George fell flat, hardly developed, yet they are madly in love with each other after their first meeting and later risk life or death for each other. The mystery itself was majorly solved due to these men all conveniently falling in love with Irene rather than any deductive merit of herself, another issue I had, since the whole premise of this is supposed to be about Irene being a strongly clever and independent woman.
To sum things up, The Detective's Secretary was a very fun read, I do still recommend reading it if you like your mysteries and musicals. I was quite happy to read this and would like to read more works by Tara J. Stone in the future!
October 7, 2020
If you love a good crime mystery but are looking for something on the lighter, more whimsical side then you'll really enjoy this screenplay! It's set in the 1930's and has a fun musical aspect to it. Thank you to Booktasters and Tara Stone for sending me a copy.
You'll fall in love with the feisty and determined Irene Granger as she pulls herself out from behind the desk and uncovers the truth behind the trombone player Sammy’s disappearance. No more the secretary, but a great detective! I love her tenacity. She never gives up. Not when she finds love, not when her life is threatened, not when she is struggling to stay awake from the exhaustion of living a double life.
You'll fall in love with the feisty and determined Irene Granger as she pulls herself out from behind the desk and uncovers the truth behind the trombone player Sammy’s disappearance. No more the secretary, but a great detective! I love her tenacity. She never gives up. Not when she finds love, not when her life is threatened, not when she is struggling to stay awake from the exhaustion of living a double life.
December 12, 2020
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
I must say this was the first screenplay I've ever picked up, but I had loads of fun reading it.
What I liked: the way the plot is presented is extraordinary, and Irene's personality is fantastic right from the start. She's a compelling character with a striking personality (all characters are), and, for me, that's one of the most important aspects that makes a good story. She helps the reader navigate through all the mysteries and plot twists that unravel in such a clever, interesting way. I don't usually read thrillers, however, I read this one in one sitting. As I've said, her detective's essence really shines through. It was great to see how she was always putting up a fight in spite of all the inconveniences she found along the way, and how it all ends up faling into place. Also, it being a screenplay, is heavily based on dialogue and I have to say they were all marvelously written, easy to read, witty and fun. Another thing that surprised me greatly was that it fused thriller with music, and I found it to be such a good mix! It was very well done.
What I didn't like: I could point out the romance aspect was a bit chunky for my taste, it was probably the bit I enjoyed the least as I didn't feel it was't as well thought out as the thriller, but, other than that, overall the story was solid, fun and interesting and the characters were a delight as well. Would definitely reccommend!
I must say this was the first screenplay I've ever picked up, but I had loads of fun reading it.
What I liked: the way the plot is presented is extraordinary, and Irene's personality is fantastic right from the start. She's a compelling character with a striking personality (all characters are), and, for me, that's one of the most important aspects that makes a good story. She helps the reader navigate through all the mysteries and plot twists that unravel in such a clever, interesting way. I don't usually read thrillers, however, I read this one in one sitting. As I've said, her detective's essence really shines through. It was great to see how she was always putting up a fight in spite of all the inconveniences she found along the way, and how it all ends up faling into place. Also, it being a screenplay, is heavily based on dialogue and I have to say they were all marvelously written, easy to read, witty and fun. Another thing that surprised me greatly was that it fused thriller with music, and I found it to be such a good mix! It was very well done.
What I didn't like: I could point out the romance aspect was a bit chunky for my taste, it was probably the bit I enjoyed the least as I didn't feel it was't as well thought out as the thriller, but, other than that, overall the story was solid, fun and interesting and the characters were a delight as well. Would definitely reccommend!
October 9, 2020
sent to me for honest review
I've never read a screenplay before and this was a pleasant surprise. Although the musical aspect wasn't for me, I did understand why it had to be included. It's part of figuring out who'd done it.
It's fast paced and it's quite short, leaving little room for character depth. The last bits that were thrown in there felt a little random, but I gotta say there is something about Irene Granger as a character that draws you in. It's not every day that we get to see the secretary's perspective on a case and yes, it was intriguing and I definitely didn't expect the twist. But I would have liked to see more of the characters backstory and I'm no expert in screenplays but this felt like it took Irene Granger a mere few days to solve the case, and that just didn't quite make sense to me.
But, it was a fun time, so read it anyways and who knows, you might think something completely different.
Thank you to Booktasters and Tara J. Stone for providing a copy.
I've never read a screenplay before and this was a pleasant surprise. Although the musical aspect wasn't for me, I did understand why it had to be included. It's part of figuring out who'd done it.
It's fast paced and it's quite short, leaving little room for character depth. The last bits that were thrown in there felt a little random, but I gotta say there is something about Irene Granger as a character that draws you in. It's not every day that we get to see the secretary's perspective on a case and yes, it was intriguing and I definitely didn't expect the twist. But I would have liked to see more of the characters backstory and I'm no expert in screenplays but this felt like it took Irene Granger a mere few days to solve the case, and that just didn't quite make sense to me.
But, it was a fun time, so read it anyways and who knows, you might think something completely different.
Thank you to Booktasters and Tara J. Stone for providing a copy.
August 7, 2020
I didn't have much experience in reading screenplay, so this is new for me.
The story has a vibe of 30s - 40s era when the gender roles were strict. As a secretary, Irene was just a woman who picked up the phone, took note and has nice legs. She worked as a secretary for a private detective, then she decided to go undercover to solve the mystery about the missing musician. She is a charming and talented heroine that you can fall in love easily and want to cheer her. I think she is brave to go undercover as a musician to solve the case. In the era of the story, what Irene decided to do was reckless and I love it!
The script was well-written and you can imagine it as a musical play in the theatre or a musical movie on screen. I'm delighted to read and use my imagination along the story.
The story has a vibe of 30s - 40s era when the gender roles were strict. As a secretary, Irene was just a woman who picked up the phone, took note and has nice legs. She worked as a secretary for a private detective, then she decided to go undercover to solve the mystery about the missing musician. She is a charming and talented heroine that you can fall in love easily and want to cheer her. I think she is brave to go undercover as a musician to solve the case. In the era of the story, what Irene decided to do was reckless and I love it!
The script was well-written and you can imagine it as a musical play in the theatre or a musical movie on screen. I'm delighted to read and use my imagination along the story.
November 30, 2020
This is another delightful read from one of my new favourite authors. While written as a screenplay the story is easy to read and follow. I really had to laugh at the way the author has her heroine describe herself near the beginning of the story: she looks at herself in the mirror and thinks "If it weren't for her frown, wire-rimmed glasses, and impeccably tasteful ladies' suit, Irene could be the next pin-up girl." Of course later in the story we learn that Irene cleans up real well! And she becomes a decent detective too. I have to admit that her hair-raising attempts to solve the case had me on the edge of my seat and that made for an even better read. I would happily recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick read to take themselves away for awhile and I truly hope there will be more good tales coming soon from Ms. Stone.
July 23, 2020
‘The Detective’s Secretary’ is a delightful read. Author Tara J. Stone does a brilliant job of creating a musical screenplay set in the 1930’s. This is definitely a fun read. The sleuth in this screenplay is truly a breath of fresh air! The unique twist is that the male detective takes a back seat as the investigator to his secretary; a smart female sleuth who has no trouble standing up for herself in the face of danger. This lady is certainly no damsel in distress. This screenplay has all of the charm of a Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers film on the silver screen, yet has the edge of a good film noir detective flick. I highly recommend this screenplay. You will definitely enjoy this musical whodunnit!
November 30, 2020
Irene Granger wishes to become a detective. But it’s the 1930's and thinks that no one will take seriously a female detective. Well, she is wrong. She does an amazing job and aside from a great detective, she is also an amazing singer!
This screenplay is a must to read if you love crime mysteries and feisty detectives. It keeps your interest from the moment you start reading it until the end. Most of all I enjoyed reading about people who chase their dreams and wish to discover the truth and see to it that justice is served about the disappearance of someone she doesn’t even know. I also loved the musical aspect of the screenplay. It was a refreshing read and would totally recommend it!!
Congratulations to Tara J. Stone!
This screenplay is a must to read if you love crime mysteries and feisty detectives. It keeps your interest from the moment you start reading it until the end. Most of all I enjoyed reading about people who chase their dreams and wish to discover the truth and see to it that justice is served about the disappearance of someone she doesn’t even know. I also loved the musical aspect of the screenplay. It was a refreshing read and would totally recommend it!!
Congratulations to Tara J. Stone!
July 1, 2020
This is a fantastic story, wonderfully written. The character development is just one of the wonderful things about it. I am enamored by the feisty, all be it slightly naive and wide-eyed, heroine, Irene Granger. She's the kind of character you want to love, then want to hate a little, but end up head over heals for. The musical aspect is a charming way to add lighthearted relief to the mob threats and mysteries experienced by Miss Granger. My favorite scene is without a doubt the cat and mouse game, played over clever lyrics, between Miss Granger and George, another lovable character. I am tremendously thankful that stories of this quality and style are still among us!
July 27, 2020
I won this book on goodreads. I very much enjoyed The Detective's Secretary. Instead of a book, it's a screenplay. I love the cover art. The story is very reminiscent of a 1930's noir film. The story draws you in and you can picture it as a movie. Irene works as a secretary for a private detective and when she feels that her boss isn't taking a case seriously enough, Irene decides she will go undercover and solve the case herself. It was a fast-paced, fun read. The author also sent her other screenplay, Bergman Manor, which takes place in the 1920's and involves the nephew of a P.I. solving a mystery. If you enjoy one, you'll also enjoy the other.
August 2, 2020
Delightful and quirky. With a feisty female sleuth as the title character and a thrilling case to crack, this musical screenplay was beyond enjoyable. In an era where gender equality wasn’t as openly recognized, Irene seemed rather reckless and easily swept away, but I’d say she’s more spontaneous and perceptive as she always acted according to what the situation called for. She may be a novice when it comes to the detective game, but I think her tenacity and firm determination were becoming of a seasoned investigator. As a melophile, the musical touch was especially lovely. I wish it was longer though. Nonetheless, I highly recommend it.
October 25, 2020
Tara J. Stone's screenplay book titled The Detective's Secretary is an interesting read set in the 1930s. This book tells the tale of how romance, intelligence and charm can come together to solve a difficult crime case. The female lead character is a beautiful, bold and smart woman who solved her first case when all the odds were against her. She used her charm, beauty and brains to move from being a detective's secretary to a solving her first case and finding someone who loved her. The addition of music and dance to the book made the book more fun and exciting to read.I loved this book and I would recommend it to people who would like to read a screenplay for the first time.
December 13, 2020
For someone who's been reading many futuristic stories, reading this screen play with the era in which all of the plot happened , was a breath of fresh air..
Excluding The romantic aspects of it since it's not my cup of tea.. i really loved how independent, intelligent and fierce Irene was.. And the fact that she wouldn't give up against odds that were not in her favor.
I had such an adrenaline rush whenever something happened out of the blue when I least expected it.
All in all one of my favorite stories of all times.
Excluding The romantic aspects of it since it's not my cup of tea.. i really loved how independent, intelligent and fierce Irene was.. And the fact that she wouldn't give up against odds that were not in her favor.
I had such an adrenaline rush whenever something happened out of the blue when I least expected it.
All in all one of my favorite stories of all times.
June 30, 2020
I thoroughly enjoyed The Detective's Secretary. I was immediately engrossed by the mystery, in love with the love story, and delighted by the era and the little surprises along the way. Once again, author Tara Stone has done a masterful job of painting a compelling visual story. I finished the screenplay and still, days later, find myself wanting to "watch that movie again." I highly recommend.
July 3, 2020
The Detective's Secretary is a delightful serious-yet-lighthearted mystery that is great fun to lose yourself in. I love a good heroine and I was cheering for Irene as she shook off all the expectations that others put on her. She doggedly pursued the truth that her seemingly clueless detective boss was unable and unwilling to uncover. The songs added a nice bit of fun that come through even in a written screenplay. Enjoy making up your own melodies and singing along!
January 1, 2021
I was given a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Whilst reading this book you can somehow picture yourself in those beautiful dresses and fancy cars of the 1930s. The book layout is set as a screenplay. I have not read many books set like this, but it was quite entertaining to read.
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys crime and mystery reads as it has many twists in the plot to keep you wanting to read on.
Whilst reading this book you can somehow picture yourself in those beautiful dresses and fancy cars of the 1930s. The book layout is set as a screenplay. I have not read many books set like this, but it was quite entertaining to read.
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys crime and mystery reads as it has many twists in the plot to keep you wanting to read on.
June 30, 2020
Irene Granger appears to be an average young woman, who works as a secretary for a private detective. When the case of a missing musician doesn’t add up and her boss seems to dismiss it as a dead end, Irene takes matters into her own hands. Transforming into a head-turning jazz singer, she goes undercover, landing a gig with the same band that the missing musician had played in. The band performs at a nightclub owned by the notorious mob boss, Quincy Romano. Irene is determined to follow the clues and find the truth behind the musician’s disappearance. However, her natural talent and beauty draw the attention of a waiter, the band leader, and even the mob boss himself. Will she be able to keep a low-profile and still solve the case? Immerse yourself in the swing music and nightlife of the 1930s. Accompany a cast of well-written characters in this riveting story of high-stakes situations that will keep you on the edge of your seat… because things are not always as they appear.
June 30, 2020
Mystery musical! I really enjoyed this 1940s detective story meets musical screenplay. I love the update of the detective story being told from a female perspective while maintaining the genre. It’s fast paced with good twists and turns!
September 21, 2020
Tara J. Stone's "The Detective's Secretary" is a well-written screenplay which could be acted out or given as a radio drama. Miss Stone provides suggested sound-effects.
October 5, 2020
The detective’s secretary
I humbly cannot say if this book is good, bad, particularly good or excellent just because it is the first time, I have ever read a screenplay in my life. What I only I can say is that I like the plot and the argument of it this piece
Irene Granger, the main character of this piece. She works as a secretary of an apparently lazy detective and her boss begins to investigate a disappearance of a nightclub trombone player and as she judges by appearances, she was unable to see what is really going on and starts to work on in the case by herself.
So, she begins to live a double life, during the day she tries to be a simple secretary and at night she turns out to be a singer exactly where the referred musician worked to be as close as possible to the criminal man. This idea ended up not being as good as she imagines because an intricate net of circumstances involves her like a trap.
The screenplay is a musical and the author says that the lyrics were written by her. In my opinion, the author was able to transmit to the reader a Jazz pace into the plot and so the personality of the characters as well as the environment of the old Hollywood musicals.
It is good entertainment.
I humbly cannot say if this book is good, bad, particularly good or excellent just because it is the first time, I have ever read a screenplay in my life. What I only I can say is that I like the plot and the argument of it this piece
Irene Granger, the main character of this piece. She works as a secretary of an apparently lazy detective and her boss begins to investigate a disappearance of a nightclub trombone player and as she judges by appearances, she was unable to see what is really going on and starts to work on in the case by herself.
So, she begins to live a double life, during the day she tries to be a simple secretary and at night she turns out to be a singer exactly where the referred musician worked to be as close as possible to the criminal man. This idea ended up not being as good as she imagines because an intricate net of circumstances involves her like a trap.
The screenplay is a musical and the author says that the lyrics were written by her. In my opinion, the author was able to transmit to the reader a Jazz pace into the plot and so the personality of the characters as well as the environment of the old Hollywood musicals.
It is good entertainment.
December 29, 2020
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This was my first time reading a screenplay and I enjoyed it. I loved the idea of having a female detective lead especially for the era the book is set in.
I would have liked it to be a bit longer with better character development and the ending felt a bit rushed but overall it was quite enjoyable.
This was my first time reading a screenplay and I enjoyed it. I loved the idea of having a female detective lead especially for the era the book is set in.
I would have liked it to be a bit longer with better character development and the ending felt a bit rushed but overall it was quite enjoyable.
October 19, 2020
Charming and thoroughly enjoyable read! Love Irene’s character - lots of gumption and risk taking. Plus all the musical numbers. All in all, a fun and entertaining book
December 11, 2020
Ok, I admit it. I didn’t realise this was a screenplay when I asked to review it. I just thought the squiggle on the thumbnail was decoration and thought it was odd that it wasn’t on the other side too. Turns out it said ‘a screenplay by’. Last time I read a screenplay… well it didn’t go well. That being said though I am glad I read this one (to the end this time).
Irene Granger is secretary to a private detective, Sig Pfefferle who comes across as a lazy detective doing the bare minimum of work for the full payment. Sig has been hired to find out what happened to his trombone player, Sammy Petruccio, who has left a note never to be seen again.
Irene feels that her boss isn’t very interested in this case and that there must be more to Sammy’s disappearance. After a chat with her flatmate Irene gets an idea into her head and so begins a double life - detective’s secretary by day, classy lounge singer by night – to get to the bottom of the case. I liked how the secretary becomes the main investigator and does a better job than her boss.
I found The Detective’s Secretary a very enjoyable read and loved it. Set in the 1930’s author Tara J. Stone has perfectly captured the feel of the era through her lyrics in the jazz numbers that Irene sings at the club and the way that the characters interact with each other.
I wasn’t expecting the twist with the owner of the lighter so I won’t give away any spoilers here. But this explained why there was very little investigation taking part perfectly. My favourite part/scene had to be when George walks Irene home and they begin singing to each other. In my head, I had the whole cast planned out and could picture them perfectly in every scene. I would love to see this on the big screen one day.
Irene Granger is secretary to a private detective, Sig Pfefferle who comes across as a lazy detective doing the bare minimum of work for the full payment. Sig has been hired to find out what happened to his trombone player, Sammy Petruccio, who has left a note never to be seen again.
Irene feels that her boss isn’t very interested in this case and that there must be more to Sammy’s disappearance. After a chat with her flatmate Irene gets an idea into her head and so begins a double life - detective’s secretary by day, classy lounge singer by night – to get to the bottom of the case. I liked how the secretary becomes the main investigator and does a better job than her boss.
I found The Detective’s Secretary a very enjoyable read and loved it. Set in the 1930’s author Tara J. Stone has perfectly captured the feel of the era through her lyrics in the jazz numbers that Irene sings at the club and the way that the characters interact with each other.
I wasn’t expecting the twist with the owner of the lighter so I won’t give away any spoilers here. But this explained why there was very little investigation taking part perfectly. My favourite part/scene had to be when George walks Irene home and they begin singing to each other. In my head, I had the whole cast planned out and could picture them perfectly in every scene. I would love to see this on the big screen one day.
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