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Inscríbete en LibraryThing para averiguar si este libro te gustará. Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro. Three and a half stars. Not sure, I will read this series. Thought the characters were just okay. ( ) I enjoyed this historical mystery that brings to light class distinctions, the control of husbands and fathers over their wives and daughters, police corruption, and societal judgments of unconventional roles and choices in the Victorian era in New York. There are many mysteries featuring an amateur sleuth and a detective but this mystery totally captured my attention when Sergeant Frank Malloy is told by his superiors to stop investigating a murder and he encourages midwife Sarah Brandt to continue investigating. As Frank has promised to check in with Sarah every few days to see if she's learned anything Sarah's courage is bolstered and she admirably takes on the challenge. With each step of the investigation, readers also learn more about the past histories of Frank Malloy and Sarah Brandt and essentially what motivates their actions going forward. They complement each other well and as a series opener it is heartwarming for the reader to anticipate their growth individually and together as the series continues. I also found Sarah's nosy neighbor, Mrs. Elsworth and her superstition for every occasion to be an amusing addition to the storyline. Mrs. Elsworth made me wonder if she was the originator of many of the phrases designated as "Old Wives' Tales." sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
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After a routine delivery, midwife Sarah Brandt visits her patient in a rooming house and discovers that another boarder, a young girl, has been killed. At the request of Sergeant Frank Malloy, she searches the girl's room, and discovers that the victim is from one of the most prominent families in New York and the sister of an old friend. The powerful family, fearful of scandal, refuses to permit an investigation. But with Malloy's help, Sarah begins a dangerous quest to bring the killer to justice before death claims another victim. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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Google Books — Cargando... GénerosSistema Decimal Melvil (DDC)813.54Literature English (North America) American fiction 20th Century 1945-1999Clasificación de la Biblioteca del CongresoValoraciónPromedio:
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