Dogsbody

by Michael Molloy

Book by Molloy, Michael

299 pages, Paperback

First published January 29, 1996

About the author

As a counterpart to his career as a writer of children's books, Michael Molloy is a regular contributor to the Guardian newspaper. He lives in London, England, with his wife, Sandy, their three daughters, Jane, Kate, and Alexandra, and their two dogs, Fred and Daisy.

Reviews

[Jonathan Jasinski · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m not sure quite where this book lost me, but it did. I was looking for an easy read and maybe there were too many characters and plots crammed into 300 pages, maybe my caring for the characters was flushed away with the rat whirlpool.. I really can’t put my finger on it, but this book managed to move along nicely- it’s very fun- but overall I just felt a bit lost, confused, and ultimately uncaring- the characters are without depth, the big twists can’t really be seen coming imo, there are certain plot holes.. so, idk. I did not have a great reading experience with it, but it is fun during many moments and i liked the first half.. it just gets rather convoluted at a point and kinda loses some threads I think. Give it a try, see what ya think, but if you aren’t feeling it this is one I think you safely pass on.

[Catten · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dogsbody: British slang. One who does menial work; a drudge.

For a change from detectives and cops, try Michael Molloy’s book, Dogsbody.

Sarah Keane is a reporter for the London Gazette. In search of a good story, she goes undercover as a woman looking for employment. She meets Sir Silas Nightingale and his violent nephew Sir Toby while working as a serving girl at the high-class Corinthian Club, a posh men’s club.

When Sir Silas unexpectedly passes away, an American. Jane Crow, appears on the scene to make her claim on the Nightingale fortune. Sarah is hired by the family lawyer to keep Jane safe.

Superintendent Colin Greaves, meanwhile, is tracking down a missing third beneficiary, an Oxford don. Sarah digs deeper and deeper into the sordid underworld of London aristocracy. With the don missing, Sarah fears for Jane’s life as the unstable Sir Toby insists that he is the sole heir.

The action is swift and the setting rich in Molloy’s book.

[Lana Kamennof-sine · Rating 3 out of 5]

I honestly didn't believe the back cover's "...Killer dogs hooked on cocaine..." LOL
An enjoyable read that seems an interesting blend of regency & modern mystery.