Product guide

Grey Mask: A Miss Silver Mystery, Book 1

Mystery: Grey Mask is the first book in The Miss Silver Mysteries, following governess-turned-detective Miss Maud Silver as she helps Charles Moray investigate a conspiracy tied to his lost love. The Kindle listing gives this English-language reprint a 206-page length and includes reading features such as screen-reader support and Word Wise.

At a glance

A classic-style mystery centered on Miss Maud Silver and an alleged conspiracy.
Charles Moray returns to his family home and discovers a plot involving his long-lost love.
The Kindle listing specifies screen-reader support, Word Wise, X-Ray and enhanced typesetting.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$17.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

The listing identifies this as Book 1, offering an entry point to the Miss Silver series.
A concise listed print length of 206 pages may suit readers looking for a shorter mystery.
Customers report finding the story readable and enjoying Miss Silver as a character.

Cons

Customer feedback is divided on the pacing and humor, with some readers finding the story slow or too silly.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Open Road Media Mystery & Thriller
Publication date	June 28, 2011
Edition	Reprint
Language	English
Print length	206 pages
File size	5.9 MB
ISBN-13	978-1453225394

Kindle features
Screen reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

The plot combines a conspiracy investigation with Charles Moray's return home and his discovery that his former love is implicated. Reader reactions suggest the traditional upper-class style and character approach may not suit every preference.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers seeking an English-language classic-style detective mystery featuring Miss Maud Silver.
Kindle readers who want listed accessibility and navigation features such as screen-reader support, Word Wise and Page Flip.

Less suited to

Readers who prefer consistently brisk pacing or contemporary humor, since customer feedback is mixed on both.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.1 / 5 · 3,016 ratings

5 stars46%46%
4 stars32%32%
3 stars17%17%
2 stars3%3%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback describes the mystery as engaging and well written, praising its old-fashioned upper-class style, readability, Miss Silver and a surprising ending. Some readers found it amusing and involving, while others felt the pace dragged or the humor was too silly. That divide matters if you want a brisk modern mystery. This listing instead presents a 206-page reprint with a traditional detective premise.

Positive themes

Customers praise the readable prose, old-fashioned style, Miss Silver and the ending.

Mixed feedback

Reactions to pacing and humor vary, from engaging and amusing to slow or too silly for modern readers.

Frequently asked questions

What is Grey Mask about?

Charles Moray returns to England to claim his inheritance, discovers a conspiracy at his family home and seeks Miss Maud Silver's help after learning his former love is involved.

Is this the first Miss Silver mystery?

The title identifies it as Book 1 in The Miss Silver Mysteries.

What Kindle reading features are listed?

The listing says screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip are enabled.

What do customers report about the book?

Customer feedback praises its readability, writing style, characters and surprising ending, while reactions to the pacing and humor are mixed.