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Summary: BORING BORING BORING
Review: I picked up this book in the hopes of finding a new historical mystery series along the lines of the John Fielding series by Bruce Alexander. I could not have been more off the mark. I can't begin to explain how BORING this book is. I continued to read it hoping that the action would pick up. Don't waste your time on this one. Pick up 'Blind Justice' by Bruce Alexander.
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Summary: Great new mystery
Review: I picked up this book on a whim and i must say that it was everything I had hoped for and more. I just love the historical aspects to the book, they seem very accurate and give the book a different aspect than the more modern mysteries such as Sue Grafton, etc. It's nice to dive into a world that's unfamiliar and where the detective work is done the hard way, on foot and by talking to people and not by using the newest electronic gadgets.Sarah is a delightful character and I think the bit of mystery about her is wonderful. She is exciting, certainly smart, independent person that's very refreshing and her dealings with Det. MAlloy are fun and exciting. I am looking forward to buying the next book in this series and hope that she writes more quickly.
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Summary: Great new mystery
Review: I picked up this book on a whim and i must say that it was everything I had hoped for and more. I just love the historical aspects to the book, they seem very accurate and give the book a different aspect than the more modern mysteries such as Sue Grafton, etc. It's nice to dive into a world that's unfamiliar and where the detective work is done the hard way, on foot and by talking to people and not by using the newest electronic gadgets. Sarah is a delightful character and I think the bit of mystery about her is wonderful. She is exciting, certainly smart, independent person that's very refreshing and her dealings with Det. MAlloy are fun and exciting. I am looking forward to buying the next book in this series and hope that she writes more quickly.
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Summary: Excellent Book, better plot
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book after reading Carr's The Alienist and The Angel of Darkness. It is noticeably shorter, but maintains all the details and intricacies of a well-crafted plot. The characters are vivid and sometimes lovable.
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Summary: Solid historical mystery
Review: I'll take the easy way out and agree with the reviews that preceed mine. It was a good, solid read with interesting characters that can hold there own. I am intrigued by the child that was interoduced as I don't often seen those issues addressed in historical mysteries. One quibble, I'm tiring of the plot line that this book takes. For whatever reason, it's become commonplace in period mysteries. You don't need to shock me to maintain my interest. Also, the comments of the other reveiwers that this book is similiar to the Anne Perry books is what influenced me to order and they were right on. Thanks for helpful reviews.
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Summary: Good reading
Review: I'm a fan of historical mysteries and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's easy to read and the pace moves fast enough without excessive dialogue and characters. I liked the way she weaved details about life in that era and of course, the love-hate chemistry between Sarah and Frank. I was dying to read her other books and to my utmost disappointment, the libraries in Singapore only have this one. I'm gng to buy the rest of the books and add them to my book collection!
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Summary: Tough call
Review: If the purpose of a murder mystery is to surprise the reader with the identity of the killer and the how and why it was done, this book didn't pass the test. I saw the ending coming like a T-Rex down Broadway. On the other hand, as a novel, it satisfied me enough. The characters and their situations were well-drawn, and intriguing. While you knew the relationship between Sarah and Frank would intensify, it was fun watching it develop. I liked the book well enough, but the ending let me down. Rocco Dormarunno, author of The Five Points
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Summary: A Wonderful New Find!
Review: If you like historical mysteries (Anne Perry, etc.), you'll be delighted with this book, that takes place in New York City at the turn-of-the-century. Sara Brandt is a midwife who involves herself in solving the murder of a young, beautiful, wealthy girl, who is found murdered in a less-than-savory boarding house. Descriptions of the class distinctions, the Police Department, and the Medical Profession of Old New York make you thankful we live in more enlightened times. A great read - I highly recommend it!
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Summary: History and Mystery meet in Murder on Astor Place
Review: If you love a good mystery with fascinating characters set in a unique time period and location, you'll love MURDER ON ASTOR PLACE. I had a lot of fun researching and writing it, and those who have already read it have told me they had just as much fun reading it. Please visit my Web Page to find out more about the book and me, too! And let me know what you think of Sarah Brandt and Frank Malloy. There will be more books in this series, and your feedback will be important!
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Summary: Anne Perry lovers will like this
Review: This is a new historical "amateur sleuth with a hook" book that has real potential as a series. If you read Anne Perry, this is the closest anyone has come to the antagonistic yet attracted relationship in the early Inspector Monk books that I've seen. It's set in turn-of-the-century New York and deals with a midwife and a police detective. The police of that time were horribly corrupt - it's just the way business was done - and our hero works within the rules of his world. The murder story was not as interesting as the glimpses into the society of the time, but the author gives you a well-rounded view of both the top and bottom segments of New York. If the author is able to maintain the detective's conflicted nature in future books, this could be a long-term winner for me.
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