Murder in Morningside Heights (A Gaslight Mystery)
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (974 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1101987081 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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I am disappointed in the plot I am not done reading the latest entry in the Gaslight series, but have read them all to this point. I must admit, I am disappointed in the plot, the lack of character development, but most of all, in the depiction of Sarah and Frank now that they are married and have money. They lacked the spark that was so charming in the previous books. Their transition to affluence seems . Not as good as the last one Not as good as the last one. I was surprised at how enjoyable the last book was despite Frank and Sara being out of the story on their honeymoon. The secondary characters really had a chance to shine. Unfortunately the opposite is true in this book. With Frank and Sara back this book was lacking the fun that the secondary characters of Gino and Maeve and the other family memb. P. H. Sayles said A new and intriiguing work by Victoria Thompson. I came to this book a bit later than the rest of the world. That said, it is an excellent read and has considerable plots twists that lead one to jump to conclusions as they try to guess the outcome of Malloy`s latest paying case. The Malloy family is settling down a bit but I don`t believe it will ever reach that point of turn of the century upper class American families due
Praise for the Edgar® and Agatha award–nominated Gaslight Mysteries “TANTALIZING.”—Catherine Coulter, #1 New York Times bestselling author “Victoria Thompson SHINES…Anne Perry and Caleb Carr fans, rejoice!”—Tamar Myers, national bestselling author “REWARDING reading to fans of Rhys Bowen and Cordelia Frances Biddle.”—Library Journal “GANGS OF NEW YORK, EAT YOUR HEART OUT—this book is the real thing.” —Mystery Scene “This is a STRONG tale, emotionally and historically, and a puzzling mystery.”—RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 Stars, Top Pick)
In the latest from the bestselling author of Murder on St. Yet difficulties arise as they learn that although Miss Northrup may have been an exemplary student and teacher, she lived in a world of secrets and lies…. Abigail Northrup of Tarrytown, New York, was her parents’ pride and joy. After graduating from a prestigious women’s college in Morningside Heights, she took a job there as an instructor. She also joined the ranks of the New Women, ladies planning for a life without a husband in which they make their own decisions and make a difference in the world. Unfortunately, her murder ended all that. Nicholas Avenue, former police sergeant Frank Malloy and his wife adjust to life in New York high society as they investigate a death in the field of higher learning After spending his first few weeks as a private detective by investigating infidelities of the wealthy, Frank has a more serious case at hand. When the police declare the incident a random attack and refuse to investigate further, Abigail’s parents request Frank’s help. Of course, he’ll need Sarah’s assistance as she’s more familiar with the world of academia, and it will be far easier for her to interview the lady
She lives in Western Pennsylvania with her family. Victoria Thompson is the Edgar® and Agatha award–nominated author of the Gaslight Mysteries—including Murder on St. . Nicholas Avenue, Murder on Amsterdam Avenue, and Murder in Murray Hill—as well as numerous historical novels