Synopses & Reviews
The author of Murder on Amsterdam Avenue returns to nineteenth-century New York City to find Christmas in the air, a police detective and a midwife with love in their hearts, and a wealthy newlywed with blood on her hands
Detective Sergeant Frank Malloy and Sarah Brandt are not the only ones who have recently tied the knot. Family friend Mrs. ONeill was delighted when her daughter Una wed the seemingly wealthy and charming Randolph Pollock. She didnt wonder why such an affluent man would want to marry a poor Irish girl, no matter how pretty she was. But now Mrs. ONeill has a problem.
Pollocks servants have found their employer bludgeoned to death with Una cradling his body. Rendered mute by the horror of her husbands death, Una cannot explain what happened, so the police have charged her with murder and locked her away in the Tombs to await trial.
Mrs. ONeill would like Frank to investigate the case and save Una, yet with Frank and Sarah still on their honeymoon, its up to the other members of their newly formed household to do some detective work. But solving the mystery behind Pollocks death means first discovering the truth about who he really is
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“A cleverly written Victorian mystery with a bombshell ending.”—
Fresh Fiction“Enjoyable.”—Kirkus Reviews “Engaging…A wonderful read.”—Genre Go Round Reviews
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Praise for the Abigail Adams Mystery novels...
“A captivating series for all historical fans.” —Library Journal
“An exciting new mystery series set in revolutionary Boston. Abigail Adams could become my favorite historical sleuth.”— Sharon Kay Penman
“Hamilton does a wonderful job combining history with mystery to create an enjoyable read for mystery fans and historical fiction fans alike.”—Fresh Fiction
"Fans will want to join the tea party hosted by Ms. Hamilton with guests being a whos who of Colonial Massachusetts.”— The Mystery Gazette
“Barbara Hamilton plunges us into Colonial Boston where we walk beside the legendary Abigail Adams as she tries to find justice for a murdered young woman while also helping with the birthing pangs of a new nation.”— Victoria Thompson
"While bringing to life such historical figures as Sam Adams and Paul Revere, Hamilton transports the reader to another time and place with close attention to matters like dress, menus and the monumental task of doing laundry. Historical fans will eagerly look forward to the next in this promising series.”— Publishers Weekly
"Hamilton breathes vivid life into her historical characters through telling household details and finely honed dialogue. A satisfying read for mystery lovers and American history buffs alike."— Kirkus Reviews
“A super Revolutionary War-era…amateur sleuth."— Midwest Book Review
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Praise for the Edgar® and Agatha award-nominated Gaslight Mysteries
“Tantalizing.”—Catherine Coulter, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“Victoria Thompson shines…Anne Perry and Caleb Carr fans, rejoice!”—Tamar Myers, national bestselling author
“A fascinating window into a bygone era.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Vividly re-creates the gaslit world of old New York.”—Publishers Weekly
“Gangs of New York, eat your heart out—this book is the real thing.”—Mystery Scene
“Enthralling…Fascinating characters with a story to tell.”—Fresh Fiction
Synopsis
It's no mystery why readers love Victoria Thompson's Edgar Award- nominated series. With the help of a charitable lady of means, midwife Sarah Brandt rescues a young woman and her newborn from the brothel where the mother was forced to prostitute herself. But their success comes at a high price when their benefactor is found murdered.
Though the brothel's madam is immediately considered a suspect, Sarah and Sergeant Frank Malloy investigate, uncovering some unpleasant truths about the victim and her charity-and the woman and child Sarah risked her own life to save.
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Midwife Sarah Brandt braves the dangers of the tenements in nineteenth-century New York to help the impoverished and, with Detective Sergeant Frank Malloy, bring the guilty that prey on them to justice. Now, the latest novel in the Edgar®-nominated series finds Sarah compelled to save an expectant mother from a fate worse than death… Summoned to an elegant house to deliver a baby, Sarah finds her patient is actually in a brothel. The young woman in labor reveals she is being held against her will and forced to prostitute herself—and that the madam intends to get rid of the baby. To rescue the new mother and her infant, Sarah secures the assistance of Mrs. Vivian Van Orner, a woman of means known for her charitable work. But their success comes at a high price when Mrs.Van Orner is found murdered. With Malloy’s help, Sarah’s investigation uncovers some unpleasant truths about the victim and her charity—as well as the woman and child Sarah risked her own life to save…
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Murder in Colonial America...
1774: Spring brings uncertainty to Boston as the entire city awaits the Crowns response to the infamous Tea Party. Urged on by the Sons of Libertyand Abigails husband, Johnmilitias form and arm themselves. But when a Harvard Loyalist is murdered, the only side Abigail finds herself on is the side of justice
After an attempt on the life of her scholarly young nephew Horace, Abigail travels to Harvard to investigate. A mysterious woman had hired Horace to translate some Arabic, only to leave him disoriented and frightenedand at the mercy of her henchmen. But Horace survivedwith a tale of pirate treasure
While Abigail and Horace try to unravel the strange circumstances, one of his fellow studentsa young man loyal to the Kingis murdered. And though the Sons of Liberty are desperate to find the rumored gold, Abigail is more interested in the truth. For the Devils treasure comes with a curse that could bring down anyone, regardless of where their allegiance lies
About the Author
Barbara Hamilton is a pseudonym for Barbara Hambly. Hambly is a full-time author, who works in several genres. In the mystery world ,she is known for her bestselling Benjamin January historical mystery series, including A Free Man of Color and Good Man Friday among other titles. She has also written a number of historical novels about famous women in American history, including Mary Todd Lincoln and Dolly Madison.