Murder in the Bowery by Victoria Thompson (2017, Hardcover)

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PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-101101987111
ISBN-139781101987117
eBay Product ID (ePID)234535598

Product Key Features

Book TitleMurder in the Bowery
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMystery & Detective / Police Procedural, Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths, Mystery & Detective / Amateur Sleuth, Historical, Mystery & Detective / Private Investigators
Publication Year2017
GenreFiction
AuthorVictoria Thompson
Book SeriesA Gaslight Mystery Ser.
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight13.2 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2016-048900
ReviewsPraise for the Edgar and Agatha award-nominated Gaslight Mysteries "Tantalizing." --Catherine Coulter, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The End Game "This long-lasting series . . . has lost none of its interest or attraction . . . Thompson has always vividly shown the life of the rich and the very poor of the city . . . This is a strong tale, emotionally and historically, and a puzzling mystery." -- RT Book Reviews (4 stars, Top Pick) "Victoria Thompson shines . . . Anne Perry and Caleb Carr fans, rejoice!" --Tamar Myers, national bestselling author of Tea with Jam and Dread "Fast-paced . . . Another Victorian page-turner!" --Robin Paige, national bestselling author of Death on the Lizard " Gangs of New York , eat your heart out--this book is the real thing." -- Mystery Scene "A fascinating window into a bygone era." -- Kirkus Reviews "Thompson vividly re-creates the gaslit world of old New York." -- Publishers Weekly "Sarah Brandt makes an intriguing sleuth, and [Thompson's] Gaslight series is a consistent winner." -- Booklist "Enthralling . . . Fascinating characters with a story to tell." --Fresh Fiction "Rewarding reading to fans of Rhys Bowen and Cordelia Frances Biddle."-- Library Journal "With writing this good, I would recommend not missing a single Thompson tale."-- Suspense Magazine, Praise for the Edgar® and Agatha award-nominated Gaslight Mysteries "Tantalizing." --Catherine Coulter, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The End Game "This long-lasting series . . . has lost none of its interest or attraction . . . Thompson has always vividly shown the life of the rich and the very poor of the city . . . This is a strong tale, emotionally and historically, and a puzzling mystery." -- RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick) "Victoria Thompson shines . . . Anne Perry and Caleb Carr fans, rejoice!" --Tamar Myers, national bestselling author of Tea with Jam and Dread "Fast-paced . . . Another Victorian page-turner!" --Robin Paige, national bestselling author of Death on the Lizard " Gangs of New York , eat your heart out--this book is the real thing." -- Mystery Scene "A fascinating window into a bygone era." -- Kirkus Reviews "Thompson vividly re-creates the gaslit world of old New York." -- Publishers Weekly "Sarah Brandt makes an intriguing sleuth, and [Thompson's] Gaslight series is a consistent winner." -- Booklist "Enthralling . . . Fascinating characters with a story to tell." --Fresh Fiction "Rewarding reading to fans of Rhys Bowen and Cordelia Frances Biddle."-- Library Journal "With writing this good, I would recommend not missing a single Thompson tale."-- Suspense Magazine, 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 "WITH WRITING THIS GOOD, I would recommend not missing a single Thompson tale."-- Suspense Magazine "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, 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 "WITH WRITING THIS GOOD, I would recommend not missing a single Thompson tale."-- Suspense Magazine "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
Dewey Edition23
Series Volume Number20
Dewey Decimal813.6
SynopsisFrank Malloy's latest client is the well-dressed Will Bert. He's searching for his brother, a newsboy named Freddie, so he can share his new financial good fortune. Frank makes quick work of the case and locates Freddie, but a happy reunion between brothers is not in the cards. When Will's name is mentioned, Freddie runs off-only to be found dead a short time later. Suspicious, Frank tracks down Will who spins a tale of lust and deceit involving a young society woman, Estelle Longacre, also recently deceased. Frank can't be sure if Estelle's risky behavior and the company she kept was to blame, or if her own ruthless family had a hand in her death.Frank will need Sarah's help to unearth the dark secrets of the wealthy Longacres and to discover if there is a connection between Estelle and Freddie's death. Together they must navigate a perilous underground web of treachery to find the truth., The latest Gaslight Mystery from the bestselling author of Murder in Morningside Heights finds Sarah Brandt and Frank Malloy searching for a connection between a murdered newsie and a high society woman with dangerous habits. Frank Malloy's latest client is the well-dressed Will Bert. He's searching for his brother, a newsboy named Freddie, so he can share his new financial good fortune. Frank makes quick work of the case and locates Freddie, but a happy reunion between brothers is not in the cards. When Will's name is mentioned, Freddie runs off--only to be found dead a short time later. Suspicious, Frank tracks down Will who spins a tale of lust and deceit involving a young society woman, Estelle Longacre, also recently deceased. Frank can't be sure if Estelle's risky behavior and the company she kept was to blame, or if her own ruthless family had a hand in her death. Frank will need Sarah's help to unearth the dark secrets of the wealthy Longacres and to discover if there is a connection between Estelle and Freddie's death. Together they must navigate a perilous underground web of treachery to find the truth.
LC Classification NumberPS3570.H6442M86555

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  • I absolutely love the series. This is the last so far. Next may the next one comes out.

    I love Victoria Thompsons books with Frank and Sarah.

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