A fun read, but no real depth. The Story Molly and her captain are trying This one is courtesy of Alderman Hannan with an invitation to spend time at a guest cottage on the grounds of his Newport cottage. And it seems that Hannan has an ulterior motive for this invite. But fate steps in and continues to prevent that honeymoon when Daniel gets deathly sick and there's a murder.
One that may be connected to Brian Hannan's granddaughter's death years earlier. It's ghosts and irate family members desperate to kick Molly and Daniel off the estate even as Molly snoops and sneaks her way about uncovering secrets that should never have been hidden. The Characters Molly Murphy is recently wed to her love, but they are a couple still in a state of negotiation whether they acknowledge it or not.
Detecting is in Molly's blood and I can't imagine that Daniel will be able to scrub it out! Captain Daniel Sullivan is with the New York Police Department and one of those rare cops in that time period who is clean. He's a typical cop. Has to have visible proof before he will believe.
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Augusta "Gus" Walcott is one of the Boston Walcotts. Birnbaum is Molly's friend and an alienist whom Molly asks to examine young Kathleen. McCreedy is his housekeeper in Newport with an even more important task. Patrick, Joseph, and Mary are his siblings. Patrick is a priest. Her daughter, Colleen , died years ago in a fall. Joseph Hannan is Brian's partner in the construction business with a penchant for the ladies.
His son Terrence works in the office, but spends more time doing drugs, embezzling, running up gambling debts, and generally, playing the rich boy. Eliza is his sister. Chief Prescott is with the Newport Police. More of a "who you know" appointment than one who actually knows what he's doing. And determined not to accept the help of a possible suspect!
Ned Turnbull is a local artist who had painted Colleen a short while before she died. Miss Catherine Swan Gallinger is the nosy across-the-street neighbor. Too bad the cops never thought to chat with her! The Cover The cover is photographic with the newly wed Molly Murphy Sullivan standing on the sea wall in Newport, one of the "cottages" in the background.
It's a sad tale of appearances and madness that certainly inspires Gus to cradle and comfort with a Hush Now, Don't You Cry. Mar 15, Amy Lignor rated it really liked it. Molly Sullivan, and wedded to the man of her dreams. And, wanting to be a good wife, Molly has promised that her P.
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A location that will not be secluded by any means. The entire Hanna family is about to descend because the head of their household has called them all there for the weekend. Because of the storm, Daniel Sullivan ends up in bed extremely sick. While he battles pneumonia, the alderman is killed; his body found at the bottom of a Cliffside in the Atlantic. She must not only figure out the back story behind every family member, but also try to understand why she sees a child in the turret of the mansion, laughing maniacally.
Is this Irish clan helping Molly find the killer, or is there a traitor in their midst? A truly invigorating tale! Mar 23, Terry rated it really liked it Shelves: Molly Sullivan nee Murphy finally gets her honeymoon, but if anyone thought she'd go somewhere and not have a murder on her hands--well, that reader doesn't know the Molly Murphy series.
This is the 11th title. Except that Hannan's also invited his entire family to the estate which is really not done in October, according to society norms. Worse s Molly Sullivan nee Murphy finally gets her honeymoon, but if anyone thought she'd go somewhere and not have a murder on her hands--well, that reader doesn't know the Molly Murphy series. Worse still, Hannan's body is found dead below the cliff--before anyone in the family ever saw him arrive.
Well, someone saw him, right? Murder indeed--just a great little historical escape with plenty of insights into New York society and Newport, too. Molly's supposed to give up detecting since she's married Daniel, but since he's gotten himself sick, she just HAS to dig in and find out what's wrong with this family. Bowen does a nice job of filling in the backstory, so readers don't have to be totally familiar with the series.
Jun 23, Christine rated it it was amazing. Oct 8, - Molly and Daniel are married and finally get away for a honeymoon in Newport, Rhode Island, in a cottage in the estate of a recently elected Alderman who is new money to Newport. Thus was prolly one of the best in the series so far Aug 31, Thenia rated it liked it Shelves: Another mystery for Molly Murphy, now Molly Sullivan. Her delayed honeymoon trip with Daniel doesn't start all that well and it doesn't really improve, with a storm, an illness, a murder and a past secret ruining the couple's plans.
Of course Molly can't help but try to look for the truth and solve the mysteries she stumbles upon and for some reason there were parts in this book where she annoyed me a bit, as did, once again, Daniel's high-handedness. I wonder how she will deal with life as a marri Another mystery for Molly Murphy, now Molly Sullivan. I wonder how she will deal with life as a married woman, away from excitement and mysteries.
I'm guessing not very well, but I'm sure I'll find out in the short story that follows next, The Face in the Mirror. Mar 20, Mark Baker rated it really liked it Shelves: Molly and Daniel are off on their honeymoon, but their dream trip to Newport turns bad when Daniel gets sick and the family of the estate where they are staying shows up. And that's before the body appears. I always enjoy spending time with Molly, and sickness certainly softened Daniel.
But I felt the climax to the mystery was weak. Read my full review at Carstairs Considers. Dec 05, Cynthia rated it really liked it. Another great splash into early 's New York! I always enjoy seeing how she 'delicately' or not so delicately! A very good series! Mar 26, Mary rated it really liked it.
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Getting behind in writing down the books I am reading. Read this in the past week. I can't say a lot bad about this book although Daniel's continual insistence that Molly give up being a nosy, interfering sleuth is starting to ring false. On one hand, I can understand his nervousness and worry about her safety, but he has to know by now the kind of woman he married. This time they are at least trying to have a belated honeymoon at a luxurious mansion in Newport. Of course things couldn't go smoothly and from the start it was one disaster after the other--storms, serious illnes I can't say a lot bad about this book although Daniel's continual insistence that Molly give up being a nosy, interfering sleuth is starting to ring false.
Of course things couldn't go smoothly and from the start it was one disaster after the other--storms, serious illness, three murders--the usual Molly Murphy brouhaha. As usual, this was an easy and enjoyable read and the reason it took so long to get through was not the book's fault but the other distractions in my life. I do wish, though, that sometimes the author wouldn't keep pushing the agenda that Molly and her actions are "ahead of her time" or some sort of rebellion against the restrictions of her repressive society or point in history.
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I don't mind Molly being feisty or stubborn or acting out of the ordinary but for the author to keep underlining it: She knew that whichever man didn't expect a woman to act that way, or didn't approve of a woman acting this way Yeah, yeah, we get it. Aren't we lucky to be living in such a more open society and wasn't it awful for women back then? Hey, I just talked myself into giving it one less star just because I'm sick of that kind of author insertion. Note to the author for the future: Don't keep pushing anachronistic attitudes or actions to prove a point to the reader.
We can make up our own mind about things, good or bad in history. Jul 13, Faythe Shattuck rated it liked it. Molly Murphy, now Molly Sullivan, and her husband Daniel, have been invited to spend their second attempt at a honeymoon in a guest cottage that's on the Newport, Rhode Island, estate of Alderman Brian Hannan in the spring of Molly doesn't entirely trust the offer as just the Alderman being nice she thinks there may be an ulterior motive behind the invitation. Hannan is an ambitious man who has his eye on a senate seat with intentions of taking on Tammany Hall to get it.
When Hannan is fou Molly Murphy, now Molly Sullivan, and her husband Daniel, have been invited to spend their second attempt at a honeymoon in a guest cottage that's on the Newport, Rhode Island, estate of Alderman Brian Hannan in the spring of When Hannan is found dead at the base of the cliffs that overlook the Atlantic, Molly's suspicions are quickly justified, and as much as she wants to keep her promise to Daniel that she won't do any more sleuthing, there isn't much she can do once the chase is on.
The book has a lot complex layers that all intertwine and play off each other as the events of the story play out until the conclusion. Tempted by the prospect of going home for the first time in years and putting her fledging detective agency on firm financial ground , Molly throws caution to the wind and climbs aboard the White Start LinerMajestic with hopes of sneaking on and off the isle without raising a peep.
Until one passenger, who happens to be a famous Broadway actress goes missing—and another turns up dead. So much for smooth sailing…. Her beau, the recently and wrongly suspended police captain Daniel Sullivan, would make an ideal associate. But before Molly and he can agree on the terms of his employment, they stumble upon a young woman lying unconscious in the middle of a snow-covered Central Park. When the woman wakes up, she is disorientated and has and lost her ability to speak. One believes her uncle is cheating her out of an inheritance; the other suspects her husband is cheating with other women.
And when one of the clients dies—presumably from influenza, which is sweeping the city—Molly takes to the streets once more. Not to win the right for women to vote, but to reveal the wrongs of some very evil men…. Irish immigrant and private detective Molly Murphy is thrilled to have a ticket to see world-famous illusionist Harry Houdini. In the aftermath, Scarpelli accuses Houdini of tampering with his equipment. Who else but the so-called Handcuff King could have got a hold of his trunk of tricks, which he keeps under lock and key?
But how can she protect a man who literally risks his life every night?
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And shockingly, Molly seems to be agreeing. So, when she gets word of a possible case, she sneaks back into the city to squeeze in a little more sleuthing before the wedding bells can ring. But where could she go?
Hannan—an ambitious man—has his eye on a Senate seat and intentions of taking Tammany Hall to get it. Molly Sullivan is a year into her marriage, expecting her first child, and confined to the life of a housewife. On the same day, Molly learns that five babies have been kidnapped in the past month. Refusing to let Molly help with the kidnapping investigation, Daniel sends her away to spend the summer with his mother.
What she uncovers will lead her on a terrifying journey through all levels of society, putting her life—and that of her baby—in danger. Lots of exposition about the family and associates of the victim which does go on -- and on. I found it interesting but drawn out and I missed some of the more colorful characters who feature so prominently in the earlier books.
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In short, I liked it but was not satisfied with this book and I found it hard to really care about most of the family of the victim. Rhys Bowen is a fine writer, so I expect the next book will be up to her usual fine standards. Molly and Daniel are invited to stay at a seaside cottage for their long awaited honeymoon. But, a fun and relaxing beginning to their marriage is not to be. Daniel becomes ill and is bedridden. Well, when their host is murdered, she must follow the clues to discover who killed him and why. Molly is a wonderful character and I read the series in spite of the Daniel character.
I recognize that he is typical for his time,but would love to see more growth in his character. Molly's honeymoon takes a turn when Daniel gets sick and their host turns up dead. As usual Molly can't help but get involved. This mystery got solved with a little handwaving and some convenient turn ups made the story fun. See all reviews.
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