An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed
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4.3 • 36 Ratings
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- $8.99
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- $8.99
Publisher Description
Don’t let her age fool you. Maud may be nearly ninety, but if you cross her, this elderly lady is more sinister than sweet.
Just when things have finally cooled down for 88-year-old Maud after the disturbing discovery of a dead body in her apartment in Gothenburg, a couple of detectives return to her doorstep. Though Maud dodges their questions with the skill of an Olympic gymnast a fifth of her age, she wonders if suspicion has fallen on her, little old lady that she is. The truth is, ever since Maud was a girl, death has seemed to follow her.
In these six interlocking stories, memories of unfortunate incidents from Maud’s past keep bubbling to the surface. Meanwhile, certain Problems in the present require immediate attention. Luckily, Maud is no stranger to taking matters into her own hands . . . even if it means she has to get a little blood on them in the process.
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PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The six linked stories in Swedish author Tursten's delightful sequel to 2018's An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good showcase the ingenious murder methods that Maud, an idiosyncratic octogenarian with questionable motives, has devised over the years. In "An Elderly Lady Begins to Remember Her Past," set during a flight to South Africa, Maud reflects on a recent visit by Tursten's two series detectives, Irene Huss and Embla Nyström, who want to question her about the murder of an antique dealer found dead in her home in Gothenburg. This memory prompts Maud to recall an incident, the subject of "Little Maud Sets a Trap," in which as a child Maud took revenge on two boys who bullied her mentally challenged older sister. The highlight is the concluding novella, "An Elderly Lady Takes a Trip to Africa," about a safari that proceeds without incident until Maud decides to correct the criminal behavior of a travel guide. Assured prose matches an irresistible heroine. Readers are sure to welcome a third entry in this beguiling series.
Customer Reviews
An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed
I greatly enjoyed reading this author’s books, and especially this one about Maud’s “adventures” in South Africa. I am impressed at how adept Maud is in exploiting the stereotype of “little old lady”, and meanwhile running circles around even the brightest detectives. Can’t wait for the next book of Maud, hopefully when she is held accountable for her murders by my favorite detective, Irene Huss. Maud’s moral compass is definitely missing, as she gets rid of people without remorse. Reminds me of the movie Serial Mom, where the main character has no problem killing people but is a stickler for recycling. Stunning and memorable - definitely don’t want to cross Maud!
Fun, but not like the original
These short stories tell of the adventures of Maud, an elderly woman from Sweden. However, Maud isn’t as nice as we typically expect little old ladies to be. We get to follow Maud as she “solves” problems at home, and we get to follow her on her trips abroad. The stories are funny, quick, and remind you why the elderly should not be underestimated.
Although I didn’t like this one quite as much as the first one, it was still worth the read! 3.5/5 stars