Who is Maud Dixon? by Alexandra Andrews

I am an excellent multi-tasker. On work days, I listen to an audio book on my lunch time walk around Larkspur Landing. I read out loud to Jeff from a book when we drive into the city to my apartment. I listen to a novel on my phone when I do the laundry, and on Monday nights when I take out the recycling. And, I even have a book handy to read when I am going through the car wash. I want no time wasted when I can squeeze in a good book. So, it is rare that I find a book that makes me actually stop what I am doing, sit down and read it without distraction. “Who is Maud Dixon?” by Alexandra Andrews is that rare kind of book that took a hold of me, and would not let me go. I think I read it in two days because it was that thrilling. I hesitate to describe anything too specific about the book because what begins as a work of fiction turns into a thriller. But imagine this scenario: Florence Darrow, 26, dreams of becoming a famous writer while working as an editorial, entry-level-assistant at an East Coast publishing house. While she is waiting for her big break, she is presented with the opportunity to become the personal assistant to Maud Dixon, the pseudonym for an anonymous author with one popular, best-seller under her belt. Think J.D. Salinger. The author’s real name is Helen Wilcox, and she is having trouble writing her latest novel. In order to offer Helen some support, her agent hires Florence and moves her into Helen’s house with the goal to get Helen to complete her new manuscript, which is a top-secret project. When Helen explains to Florence that a trip to Morocco is essential research for the new book, Florence is thrilled. She feels that with Helen as her mentor, she can achieve her dreams of becoming a celebrated author. Florence, having never been out of the country before, sees this as the trip of a lifetime and a golden opportunity. Things seems to be going well until Helen goes missing. Overnight, the fairy tale of Maud Dixon and Florence Darrow heads into dark and dangerous waters. I found “Who is Maud Dixon?” to be a fascinating read, that kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. To buy this book on Amazon click here.