Linda R. (wolfie123) - , reviewed Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue (Gaslight, Bk 18) on + 421 more book reviews
Another great addition to the "Gaslight Mystery " Series! Only this time it is Maeve and Constable Donnatelli , aided by Mrs. Decker, and of all people, Mr.Felix Decker who are the sleuths! Keep them coming Victoria Thompson !
Nancy L. (NancyAZ) reviewed Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue (Gaslight, Bk 18) on + 95 more book reviews
This is number 18 in the series and I'm still enjoying the stories. This installment was a bit different as it didn't involve the two main characters of the series, former police detective Frank Molloy and midwife Sarah Brandt. Instead, the secondary characters that we've come to know in previous books took center stage and solved a murder all on their own. It was nice to see them all working together without the help of Frank and Sarah. This series is excellent in recreating New York City in the last 1890's and most times I learn something about that time that I was not aware of.
Ms Thompson does tend to bog down her stories a bit by having the characters repeat time and again to each other what they have learned. I've learned to put up with this as I love the stories and the interaction of all the characters. It is an easy read and always nice to catch up with "old friends".
Ms Thompson does tend to bog down her stories a bit by having the characters repeat time and again to each other what they have learned. I've learned to put up with this as I love the stories and the interaction of all the characters. It is an easy read and always nice to catch up with "old friends".
Robin M. (robinmy) -
While Frank and Sarah are on an extended honeymoon in Europe, Maeve decides to help a woman whose daughter was just arrested for murder. Una O'Neill married wealthy Randolph Pollock and moved to a large home in Harlem. Now the servants have found Mr. Pollock dad in the study, his wife cradling his body. The police think this is an open and shut case, but Maeve believes Una may have not killed her husband. With the help of Mr. and Mrs. Decker along with Police Officer Gino Donatelli, Maeve sets out to prove that Mrs. Pollock is innocent.
Without Frank and Sarah leading the case, the secondary characters step up to help a woman who has been accused of the murder of her husband. I enjoyed this story, mostly because of the involvement of Felix & Elizabeth Decker. Mrs. Decker has been involved with some earlier cases and thinks her husband has no knowledge of it. Well, Felix is very aware of what his wife has been up to. Now that he has seen what draws her to these cases, he jumps in with both feet. My rating: 4 Stars.
Without Frank and Sarah leading the case, the secondary characters step up to help a woman who has been accused of the murder of her husband. I enjoyed this story, mostly because of the involvement of Felix & Elizabeth Decker. Mrs. Decker has been involved with some earlier cases and thinks her husband has no knowledge of it. Well, Felix is very aware of what his wife has been up to. Now that he has seen what draws her to these cases, he jumps in with both feet. My rating: 4 Stars.
