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Frank finally gets a meaty case for his new detective agency. It involves the vicious murder of a young teacher at a college for women where she taught French. As he begins the investigation, Frank and Gino Donatello enter territory best handled by a female so Sarah gets put to great use.
The most interesting aspects of this story involve the historical elements, specifically the New Woman label given young women who opt for a college education and a career beyond. The murder victim, Abigail Nort ...more
The most interesting aspects of this story involve the historical elements, specifically the New Woman label given young women who opt for a college education and a career beyond. The murder victim, Abigail Nort ...more
Frank Malloy's first big case as a private investigator is a murder at a women's college. Abigail Northrup, a former student and current teacher, was found on the grounds of the college with a screwdriver sticking out of her eye. She was known as a "new woman"--a lady who does not need a husband to make her decisions. The police declare the incident a random attack and refuse to investigate. Frank asks Sarah for help in interviewing the lady professors who lived with Abigail. She finds that Abig
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Murder in Morningside Heights
2 Stars
Now a private investigator, Frank Malloy, is hired by the parents of a young woman on the grounds of the Normal school in Morningside Heights. Who would have wanted the French teacher dead?
Unfortunately, there is nothing new or interesting in this installment. In fact, the series has stagnated Frank and Sarah have settled into married life and there is little to no character development for them or any of the secondary cast.
The mystery is mundane with a predic ...more
2 Stars
Now a private investigator, Frank Malloy, is hired by the parents of a young woman on the grounds of the Normal school in Morningside Heights. Who would have wanted the French teacher dead?
Unfortunately, there is nothing new or interesting in this installment. In fact, the series has stagnated Frank and Sarah have settled into married life and there is little to no character development for them or any of the secondary cast.
The mystery is mundane with a predic ...more
This is the first book in the series that is just OK for me. I enjoyed the historical elements. Victoria Thompson's attention to detail regarding the time, customs, and prejudices of the time are excellent. I always learn something.
What makes it ok is the actions and attitude of Sarah. In the previous books she is a representative of a strong women who stands for something more than her upper class position requires. For most of this book, Sarah is the person she didn't want to be. When she crit ...more
What makes it ok is the actions and attitude of Sarah. In the previous books she is a representative of a strong women who stands for something more than her upper class position requires. For most of this book, Sarah is the person she didn't want to be. When she crit ...more
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I enjoyed this but found it a bit slow. And I kept wondering where is Brian? Plenty of Catherine but it was like he was never around.
I enjoyed this but found it a bit slow. And I kept wondering where is Brian? Plenty of Catherine but it was like he was never around.
Feb 26, 2016
Renee
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Jun 16, 2016
Kris (My Novelesque Life)
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Jul 24, 2017
Anne Hawn Smith
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Mar 09, 2018
Laura
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Apr 03, 2018
Karen
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May 14, 2019
Amie
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Feb 02, 2024
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