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| Murder in Morningside Heights: A Gaslight Mystery |
Published May 3, 2016 by Berkley
Genre: historical mystery
Former police sergeant Frank Malloy and his wife adjust to life in New York high society as they investigate a death in the field of higher learning.
First chapter:
Frank Malloy, Confidential Inquiries.Would you keep reading based on the opening paragraph of the book?
Frank hesitated a moment to admire the sight of his name in gilt letters on the frosted glass of the office door. The "Confidential Inquiries" had been his mother-in-law's idea. Elizabeth Decker felt that "Detective Agency" was somehow undignified and might attract the wrong type of client. Frank wasn't sure what the wrong type of client might be for a private detective agency, but he was more than willing to give his new business at last a hint of respectability.
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I love the cover, and that opening made me smile. It's great when you see the human pride in a character, especially one who might seem very confident. Thanks for sharing.
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Oh yes, I like reading about this era, and I like the main character.
ReplyDeleteI too like the cover and the first paragraph. I also like this time period and the setting. I want to read this one. I hope its an enjoyable read for you.
ReplyDeleteI've read one novel from this series and loved the characters and the story. Thank you for reminding me to read more books by this author.
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I don't read very much historical type reads but, I do love the cover of this one.
ReplyDeleteYes, I would definitely keep reading! I love the cover and have been wanting to try this author for some time. I love a good historical mystery.
ReplyDeleteI would keep reading. I've read the first book and need to continue.
ReplyDeleteI'd read more! Sounds like it will be a worthwhile mystery.
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