Helpful Score: 2
I love the Molly Murphy series! The period and history of that time is always well-researched and interesting. I feel as if I know the characters. Bowen transports me into her stories. I can see the sights, smell the dust in the streets, hear the street vendors and taste their wears. In this episode, Molly is finally preparing for her wedding to police Captain Daniel. Because he has asked Molly to promise to stop her dangerous detective business, Molly is torn when she gets the chance to solve one more case. As usual, Molly becomes pulled into the case with her heart. Will it truly be her last case? I hope not!
Helpful Score: 1
Another wonderful addition to the Molly Murphy series. Takes place in 1903 NYC, Chinatown. A lot of good background history on Chinatown during that era and how the Chinese were treated in this country at that time. The whole lot of support characters are back and are as wonderful as always. It will be interestign to see where Ms. Bowen takes this series after the wedding.
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I've really liked all the molly murphy books by Rhys Bowen. Although it's sometimes hard to imagine a young woman being as liberated as she is at the turn of the century, it's fun to read about her adventures and root for her to succeed. The mysteries are engaging and the characters varied.
With Molly Murphys wedding to NYPD Captain Daniel Sullivan quickly approaching, the Irish sleuth heads to the Westchester County countryside, where his mother can lend her a hand and advise her on a brides proper place. And shockingly, Molly seems to be agreeing. She has already promised that she’ll close up her PI business and settle down after marrying, but she isnt a married woman yet. 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.
A wealthy Chinese immigrant wants her to find his missing bride, and Molly -- sure she isnt getting the whole story -- suspects that his bride ran off. But where could she go? The only Chinese women in early-twentieth-century New York are kept under lock and key, and Molly cant help but wonder if shes saving the woman from the streets or helping to lock her away for good.
A wealthy Chinese immigrant wants her to find his missing bride, and Molly -- sure she isnt getting the whole story -- suspects that his bride ran off. But where could she go? The only Chinese women in early-twentieth-century New York are kept under lock and key, and Molly cant help but wonder if shes saving the woman from the streets or helping to lock her away for good.
