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Type of bind: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN num: 9780425173619
ISBN number: 0425173615
Label: Berkley
Manufacturer: Berkley
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 288
Printing Date: March 01, 2000
Publishing house: Berkley
Sale Popularity Level: 100428
Studio: Berkley
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In turn-of-the century New York City, midwife Sarah Brandt and Detective Sergeant Frank Malloy see birth and death--and even murder....
Phenomenal praise for Murder on Astor Place:
'Victoria Thompson shines....Anne Perry and Caleb Carr fans rejoice!' --Tamar Myers, author of The Hand that Rocks the Ladle
'Tantalizing.' --Catherine Coulter
'Fascinating.'--Publishing houses Weekly
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It is the very first book of the series that I've read. I admit that the set up of the story and descriptions of New York City atmosphere at the turn of the centuries are very charming and interesting. In particular for someone who likes historical twist on a mystery novel. The idea of the placing the plot among "charity girls", even though somewhat similar to Jack the Ripper story, was good too. The author put a lot of effort and was very convincing when describing the life and motifs of those less fortunate members of society. Unfortunately the mystery part of the story is rather shallow and I often was angry with Sarah Brandt, repeating after her own thoughts "How she could have been so dense, she had no idea" for not making connections that were just too obvious. It is too easy to figure out, so if you are looking for a book that will keep you guessing till the very end, this one is a disappointment.
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"Murder on St. Mark's Place" is a solid addition to The Gaslight Mysteries. As with "Murder on Astor Place," Sarah Brandt exposes us to the social ladder of early 20th century New York City. I have enjoyed this series because Victoria Thompson enlightens her readers to the very real dangers & disadvantages of being a woman during the time period-- but also makes Frank Malloy's specifically male problems just as sympathetic. The mystery itself was relatively easy to figure out, so the personal growth of Sarah & Frank is the real story. We get a good deal of insight into Frank's feelings for his son, & his relationship with Sarah grows.
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This book left me ambivalent. On the one hand, it is a great read with likable characters and wonderful atmosphere. On the other, it is a mundane and predictable mystery.
I guess whether or not you will like this book depends on why you read.
If you're want complex puzzles, gritty realism and deep insights into human behavior, this is not the book for you.
But if, like me, you read purely for the pleasure of being transported to another time and place, you might find this book an entertaining, but not especially memorable, diversion.
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As always, Victoria Thompson did a wonderful job in getting the reader interested. Couldn't keep the book down!
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The second book in the series, picks up right where the very first left off. Interesting story with insightful thoughts on society in late 1800s New York. Frank and Sarah's story is certainly interesting and growing in depth. I find the side story (or is it the REAL story?) of their relationship very intriguing.
While I must agree with a few reviewers who said that the mystery was easy to figure out as you near the end of the book, I have never completely figured each of these out. Did I figure out most of the murder? Yes, but there is always a little twist Mrs Thompson has for us that I didn't see coming. The depth of the story, the growth of the characters, and the continuing saga of Frank and Sarah keeps the reader coming back for more and certainly makes for great reading. I knocked this story off in only 2 sittings.
Already have number 3 and cannot wait to get started!
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