The undercover nanny…
Elinor Gilbert’s FBI career ended in disgrace after she was scapegoated for a botched operation. Years later, middle aged and overlooked routinely by society, she’s teaching music to make ends meet. Then the same boss who threw her under the bus offers her a shot at redemption. Elinor accepts an undercover assignment to pose as a live in nanny for an art dealer who is suspected of laundering money for a drug cartel. While taking care of a newborn, she’s meant to be snooping into every nook and cranny for evidence.
This was definitely not the typical gritty Patterson thriller but more a mix of mystery and satire. Although there is a criminal element active, the focus is on the domestic and social end of things. And humor. Elinor is relatable and funny especially as she fakes childcare because she knows nothing about taking care of an infant. She has trouble finding out any information that her FBI handler can use and his demands are increasing as Elinor finds herself in danger a time or two. Elinor finds herself enjoying her role and starts to look upon the female family members as friends. Definitely more lighthearted and not actually very suspenseful or edgy. This was fast and fun. A quick and entertaining read.
Thank you to NetGalley for this e-book ARC to read, review, and recommend,
This is a standalone and is not part of any series.
Genre/tags : domestic thriller, money laundering, cartel, FBI, social satire, female invisibility after a certain age, spy
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