The opening scene of this book totally drew me in from the get go. Maud, an ex-socialite, walks into the upscale Four Seasons and shoots a man then calmly turns around and walks out the door. Unbelievably, she is able to do this and get on a train to another city without being caught. It is the use of what some might believe to be her weakness that allows her to get away with as much as she does. She is underestimated by those around her and she uses her knowledge of this weakness to help her get what she wants - REVENGE! It is not secret that she has a dislike for Sklar and has been trying to convince people that he is a bad seed for years. The only thing that her claims get her is the nickname "Mad Maud." After the opening scene people are convinced more than ever that she is "mad."
Little do they know that she has the ability to take what people think of her and turn it to work for her advantage. As a poker player she has the ability to use weaknesses to her advantage. Who would think that an innocent looking aging ex-socialite would have the power to bluff her way through almost anything.
I loved the style of writing of this book. It is straight forward and cuts right to the chase. No fluff is needed to get the plot of this story across. The characters were introduced with no frills and the reader knew exactly what they were dealing with 90% of the time. The 10% that were the shocking portions were well played and timed exactly right. I think a second read of this book might help me to appreciate it even more as I would be able to concentrate on the characters more since I already have the plot line figured out.
Little do they know that she has the ability to take what people think of her and turn it to work for her advantage. As a poker player she has the ability to use weaknesses to her advantage. Who would think that an innocent looking aging ex-socialite would have the power to bluff her way through almost anything.
I loved the style of writing of this book. It is straight forward and cuts right to the chase. No fluff is needed to get the plot of this story across. The characters were introduced with no frills and the reader knew exactly what they were dealing with 90% of the time. The 10% that were the shocking portions were well played and timed exactly right. I think a second read of this book might help me to appreciate it even more as I would be able to concentrate on the characters more since I already have the plot line figured out.