Molly Murphy has finally begun to forget the unpleasant murder of a would-be rapist back in Ireland, not to mention her investigation into the mur...
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May 20, 2009
This is the second in the Molly Murphy series, and I truly enjoyed both books. There are no tiresome descriptions of explicit sex and no profanity here; just lots of suspense, entertainment, and plenty of characters for you to route for. Molly is still recovering from her escape to America from Ireland, fearing hat she will be charged unjustly with killing a man who sought to rape her. She's also barely recovered from her first few days in New York when she had to investigate the murder of a
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Oct 12, 2010
Lani
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I never thought I would be so excited about murder mysteries series, but these are just the right amount of intensity for me with the nice reassurance that the main characters will always find a way out.
In this book, I loved the addition of the new characters and the charm they brought with their laid-back, artist lifestyle. And since I'm a hopeless romantic, I enjoy the main romance more in this series than the "Royal Spyness" books of the same author. There is definitel More...
In this book, I loved the addition of the new characters and the charm they brought with their laid-back, artist lifestyle. And since I'm a hopeless romantic, I enjoy the main romance more in this series than the "Royal Spyness" books of the same author. There is definitel More...
Mar 12, 2011
Barbara
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Like it -- a lot but not quite 4 stars. I've read the first 5 or 6 titles in this series but somehow had missed this, the second installment. It probably lost a little suspense for me because I know what's coming later in the series, but it also moved faster and felt a lot tighter than a couple of the later books.
Molly Murphy, still fairly new to 1901 New York City from her native Ireland, is still adjusting to her new life, struggling to find a job that not only provides for her nee More...
Molly Murphy, still fairly new to 1901 New York City from her native Ireland, is still adjusting to her new life, struggling to find a job that not only provides for her nee More...
Mar 22, 2009
zz-neena
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FOREWORDS
Added this to my current reads in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Am reading it in checkout lines on my new Kindle.
Up the Irish!
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IN MEDIAS RES
Bowen manages to invoke the period quite well despite a conspicuous lack of descriptive detail. I am amazed that I can *see* turn-of-the-Century New York considering her economy of phrase. I wonder if it is because I have seen and read enough of the period More...
Added this to my current reads in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Am reading it in checkout lines on my new Kindle.
Up the Irish!
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IN MEDIAS RES
Bowen manages to invoke the period quite well despite a conspicuous lack of descriptive detail. I am amazed that I can *see* turn-of-the-Century New York considering her economy of phrase. I wonder if it is because I have seen and read enough of the period More...
May 04, 2011
Diemmi147
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Inspired after having a taste at sleuthing and experiencing all the dangerous excitement of uncovering truths, Molly had decided to forfeit an ordinary lifestyle of a respectable young lady. Not that she's going to join the mob of prostitution or anything, she just envisioned herself as a private investigator wthout any proper or official training. She did, however, have experience at this line of work, what with accidentally stumbling into a scene of murder, snooping around in unsavory neighbor
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Jul 17, 2011
Jayme
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I picked up this book thinking I was getting a good mystery that circled around a sassy recently immigrated Irish lass during the early 1900's.
Turns out I did, but not how I expected. I got into the beginning of the book, but dropped off somewhere near the middle when entirely too much detail was being provided about things that didn't circle the original story line. At which point I decided that if this book was a series, I would not read any others.
However, I was dete More...
Turns out I did, but not how I expected. I got into the beginning of the book, but dropped off somewhere near the middle when entirely too much detail was being provided about things that didn't circle the original story line. At which point I decided that if this book was a series, I would not read any others.
However, I was dete More...
Nov 30, 2009
Kari
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I had 20 or so pages left of Murphy's Law and had to get my hands on a copy of the next book in the series. I went to the library just before closing and it wasn't there, so I broke down and went to the bookstore. I just had to know if Molly and Daniel got together and what trouble Molly would find herself in. I love the colorful characters Molly meets in this book and how the murder she's investigating is intertwined with them. Off to the library today for book #3.
Mar 23, 2010
Roberta
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I'm enjoying this mystery series more and more. This second book, like the first, is full of history from 1901--the role of women, the politics of New York under Tammany Hall, the Greenwich Village scene, the influence of Emma Goldman, and the attempted assassination of President McKinley. This intermingled with the exciting crime-solving of Molly Murphy, private detective. These books are quick, light reading with humor sprinkled throughout.
Nov 19, 2008
Kara
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I was really getting into this book, but then the author had to throw in some homosexual relationships and it just ruined it for me. The story is set in 1901 so I really didn't expect anything like that but there it was. I was really enjoying it too and I was more than halfway through, but I just can't condone things like that by reading further. Too bad everything seems to be bombarded with it these days =(.
Nov 04, 2010
Brett
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Bowen manages to evoke a rather gritty place in time with a lighthearted touch. Molly's adventures are interesting, & the reader roots for her. Her naivete is cute, but not always fully believable, & her acceptance of alternative lifestyles, while definitely something to applaud, is not necessarily as realistic in the early-twentieth-century New York immigrant community. I'm looking forward to seeing what will happen to Molly, including how her relationship with Captain Sullivan will play out -
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Jun 09, 2009
Nielson
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I have really enjoyed this series. This book was equally good...it kept me riveted and I just love Molly! I thought the book did take an interesting twist though when it started talking about gays/lesbians....interesting plot development. While reading, I have found myself trying to solve the mystery before Molly...I might be able to start my own detective business when I am done with this series!
Aug 24, 2009
Alys
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The series took a bit to get into, but I really like them... but I loved learning about New York at the turn of the century. I love Molly's strong character and her willingness to become a private investiagator when it is not a "woman's profession"... These are easy reads... and fun mysteries. I told my sister about them and she had them all read way before me. I'm slow.
Jul 25, 2009
Starling
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I'm on page 74 and realized that I'm totally bored to death by this book. This is the second book from this writer that I've tried to read. I didn't even get to page 74 on the other one. i tried again because this writer has more than one historical mystery series and it was possible that I just didn't like that series.
Nope. I don't like the writer.
Nope. I don't like the writer.
Mar 13, 2009
Carol
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This is the second book in the Molly Murphy series and I believe these books are best read in order. I can already see a progression of Molly's knowledge of America. She is coming up in the world!
This book featured Leon Colgzoy (spelled) and his assination of President McKinley. This is a good series to read in between heavy reading.
This book featured Leon Colgzoy (spelled) and his assination of President McKinley. This is a good series to read in between heavy reading.
Mar 25, 2009
Miz Lizzie
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Molly is still struggling to make her way in the new world. Things start looking up as she weasels her way into an apprenticeship with a private investigator, but take a downturn again when he is murdered. On the other hand, here is the perfect opportunity to try out her detective skills. Her love interest with the handsome police officer isn't going so well though -- it turns out he's bethrothed to another. The World's Fair provides the background to the resolution of this mystery. Another g
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Sep 27, 2009
Sian
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Worth reading for the milieu and historical (presumably) detail of place. Bowen has to perform some narrative acrobatics to get the Irish heroine, fresh from the boat she's so recently off, into the detecting business, but all far more plausible than your average episode of "NCIS". (I speak, sadly, from experience.)
Mar 27, 2009
C.S.
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I enjoyed this book. Ste around the early 1900's New York it is a quick and easy read. A lot of times people who write historical mysteries get to caught up in the history of the time.
Bowen does a great job of letting the history seamlessly sit in the background. Looking forward to the next one.
Bowen does a great job of letting the history seamlessly sit in the background. Looking forward to the next one.
Dec 16, 2009
George
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This is a second mystery series by Rhys Bowen and deals with the adventures of young Irish immigrant to America Molly Murphy. Set in turn of the century, 1901, New York City, the story, second in the series, follows newly arrived Molly's effort to settle into life in New York City and earn a living. She wants to be a private investigator while receiving little encouragement or support since that is not a woman's occupation. She is head strong, feisty, and grows more liberated as she becomes i
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Jul 25, 2011
Julia
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I really liked this sequel to "Murphy's Law." It had all the same charm as the first and introduced some delightful new characters. As well as including a few nonfictional historical figures, this book also takes the reader through a very important American historical event! I can't wait to get my hands on the next in this series.
Jul 30, 2011
Kari
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This series grows more addicting with each installment. You quickly turn the pages and can't wait to see what predicaments Molly will get herself into in the next book. The characters are enthralling and the settings are historical, making for some great reads.
Aug 29, 2009
Phair
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Not bad. Good period color and the story kept moving at a good pace. I like how Molly is moving in a variety of social circles and it was interesting the way she incorporated actual historic figure. I will definitely read the rest of this series one day.
Oct 10, 2011
JoAnn/QuAppelle
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I am really enjoying this series, and am now on the third book. I love the author's descriptions of New York in the early 1900s.....they are part of the story rather than tacked up in an artificial way as so many authors do.
Aug 06, 2011
Marli
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Nicely evokes the feeling of turn of the century New York during the McKinley era. Molly is a fun character to read. The plot is full of twists and turns and keeps you guessing until the very end. A nice, light read. Good if you are a cozy mystery fan.
Feb 10, 2009
Tiffany
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I liked this book just as much as the first one. However, some of her choices in characters were questionable, really unexpected, although I was able to look beyond that and still enjoy the overall plot of the book.
Nov 15, 2010
Leilani
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I got a bit lost in this book - my mind kept wandering and I had to re-read some paragraphs a couple of times. I like the new friends Molly has made, and the description of life in New York at the beginning of the 20th century. For some reason, though, the mystery just didn't catch my attention much.
Apr 13, 2009
Alison
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Another really fun Molly Murphy mystery. These books have just the right amount of suspense for me, and I like the characters a lot too. This one had a great historical twist at the end.
Feb 22, 2009
Julie
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I enjoyed book two of the Molly Murphy series as much as the first. Really love reading about the time period, mixing a little fact with fiction. Looking forward to book 3.
Aug 29, 2011
Lois
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Molly Murphy is an interesting character. The author set the series in the early twentieth century and the way she weaves history into the plot makes for a very entertaining read
Mar 11, 2011
Jennifer
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I thought the second book in the series was ok- definitely enjoyed the first much more. I read it pretty quickly though, so it was still a page turner. I was just a little thrown off by Molly's character- a little surprised that she took off all her clothes to pose nude for an artist with little hesitation- I was just surprised at this considering the time this took place and it seemed out of character for Molly.
I did enjoy the new snag in the love story between Molly and Daniel- that bein More...
I did enjoy the new snag in the love story between Molly and Daniel- that bein More...
Sep 03, 2010
Kate
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This is the second Molly Murphy book. While it wasn't quite as good as the first, it was still delightful and I enjoyed every minute of it.
