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What a wonderful read. About Houdini, magicians, the early 1900's. A mystery, a history of New York and the early times with immigrant settlement. Written like someone talking to you telling a story. Although YA could read, it does have some content regarding LGBT which maybe too early to be shared with a younger, good reader. Avery enjoyable book and I plan to read many more of Rhys Bowen's books.
I really liked this book. I have read all the other books in this series. It was interesting bring in Harry Houdini. I am a little sad to think the books may change if she marries Daniel. Definately difficult to be a career minded woman in 1903.
good read
Irish immigrant and private detective Molly Murphy is thrilled to have a ticket to see world-famous illusionist Harry Houdini. But before he can even take the stage, the opening act goes horribly wrong.
Now that Houdini has raised the stakes to such a perilous level, lesser acts are being put out of business. With everyone on edge, Houdini's wife hires Molly to watch his back. But how can she protect a man who literally risks his life every night? Now it's up to Molly to keep an eye on Houdini and find out whether these masters of illusion are simply up to their tricks--or if there truly is something much more treacherous going on....
Now that Houdini has raised the stakes to such a perilous level, lesser acts are being put out of business. With everyone on edge, Houdini's wife hires Molly to watch his back. But how can she protect a man who literally risks his life every night? Now it's up to Molly to keep an eye on Houdini and find out whether these masters of illusion are simply up to their tricks--or if there truly is something much more treacherous going on....
Thomas F. (hardtack) -
Some of the later Molly Murphy books weren't quite as enjoyable as the early ones. However, I really enjoyed this one.
Hey. Molly! Don't listen to Dan. Keep working as a detective.
Hey. Molly! Don't listen to Dan. Keep working as a detective.
Irish immigrant and PI Molly Murphy is thrilled to have a ticket to the theater to see a trio of illusionists that are all the rage. Indeed, headlining is Harry Houdini, the most sensational of them all; he has just returned from entertaining European kings and queens for a brief run on Broadway. But before Houdini can even take the stage, the opening act goes horribly wrong and to the crowd's shock the illusionist saws into his assistant. In the aftermath, the stunned performer accuses Houdini of tampering with the equipment he keeps under lock and key. And he's not the only one critical of The King of Handcuffs. Risking his life every night, Houdini has raised the stakes to such a perilous level that he's putting lesser acts out of business.
