Maid in the Shade

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Summary: Filled with 4-letter words; dull plot
Review: I found this very disappointing ... It was filled with very crude language, and the plot seemed ridiculously contrived. The character was very interesting, and this could be the beginning of a great series if the language were not so foul, and the plot were a little more believable.

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Summary: Ruby Gordon Makes Me Laugh Out Loud.
Review: This book is a must read. I love Ruby's humor and can hardly wait for her next mystery. It was my pleasure to meet Ms. Banks at the Detroit Poet & Writer's Conference and receive an autographed copy of "Maid In The Shade."

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Summary: I loved Miss Ruby
Review: When you read Maid in the Shade you'll feel like Ruby is a real person. Her observations, feelings and reactions make perfect sense. There is nothing artificial about this character (including a few mild curse words that are appropriate for the their context) and I can't wait for Jacqueline Turner Banks to write a sequel. More Ruby please!