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Enjoyed the detailed characterization of old time NYC and Teddy Roosevelt solving mysteries, one zany scheme at a time. Didn't really care for any of the non-Roosevelt characters. They seemed pretty two dimensional. Not surprising that the author's background is in historical non-fiction.
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A historical thriller in turn of the 19th century New York. I loved all of the historical detail even though it made the story seem to drag in spaces. This deserves a much more detailed review...hopefully I'll have time later this week.
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