laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
Murder on Marble Row
4 Stars
Detective Frank Malloy is called in when a wealthy industrialist is killed in an explosion. Frank's problems are compounded when he discovers that Sarah Brandt is closely acquainted with the victim's family and insists on aiding in the investigation.
As with the previous books in the series, the twists and turns of the mystery are rather obvious and as such the eventual explanation is not at all surprising. That said, it is entertaining to follow along as Frank and Sarah uncover the clues while attempting to deny their feelings for one another.
More details are forthcoming with regard to the murder of Sarah's husband, and it would seem that there was more to the good doctor than meets the eye.
Looking forward to reading more about Frank and Sarah's forays into murder and mayhem.
4 Stars
Detective Frank Malloy is called in when a wealthy industrialist is killed in an explosion. Frank's problems are compounded when he discovers that Sarah Brandt is closely acquainted with the victim's family and insists on aiding in the investigation.
As with the previous books in the series, the twists and turns of the mystery are rather obvious and as such the eventual explanation is not at all surprising. That said, it is entertaining to follow along as Frank and Sarah uncover the clues while attempting to deny their feelings for one another.
More details are forthcoming with regard to the murder of Sarah's husband, and it would seem that there was more to the good doctor than meets the eye.
Looking forward to reading more about Frank and Sarah's forays into murder and mayhem.
leavingsealevel's review against another edition
3.0
I would argue that it is in fact possible to write a turn-of-the-century historical mystery series in which Emma Goldman does *not* turn up and make vaguely threatening anarchist remarks. But no one seems to agree with me.
nursenell's review against another edition
5.0
Midwife Sarah Brandt and police detective Frank Malloy are back to solve the murder of a millionaire business man. When the man is killed by a bomb in his office it looks like the work of anarchists. The victim's oldest son has been disowned by the family and is living with a group of anarchists so that is where attention is first drawn. But things aren't always what they seem.
readbooks_eatapples's review against another edition
4.0
The mystery in this one was actually pretty good! Red herrings everywhere, in an enjoyable way. The misogyny is annoying, though not inappropriate/inaccurate for the time. Frank needs to be less of an asshole, and I think he's getting there. I'm far more forgiving of such things when written over a decade ago, granted, and we'll see how things progress over the series. I enjoy Sarah and the dynamic between her and other characters. I want to see more of Mrs Ellingsworth!
exuberant_crow's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
henrismum's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Audiobook (All of my entries on The Story Graph are audiobooks.)
#6 in series (I have been reading this series since for almost a year now.)
Comparison to others in series:Not as good About the same Better I actually figured this one out in the middle. I don't always have luck at that. Thompson's books are always filled with flawed people.
The narrator was Callie Beaulieu. I must have said this before, but Beaulieu is probably the best narrator that Tantor has.
#6 in series (I have been reading this series since for almost a year now.)
Comparison to others in series:
The narrator was Callie Beaulieu. I must have said this before, but Beaulieu is probably the best narrator that Tantor has.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Classism, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Sexism, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, and Grief
cheryl6of8's review against another edition
3.0
An enjoyable mystery and an interesting look at the time period of Teddy Roosevelt's New York City, with discussions of wealth and privilege and police corruption and the anarchist movement. I had read one other book in this series many years ago and enjoyed it, so I was intrigued when this one landed in my lap. I will keep my eyes open for others in this series, because they are well-written, the characters are interesting, and the mystery element kept me guessing all along the way (turned out my first guess was right, though, so go me!).
orangesloth1's review against another edition
4.0
The melodrama of this family reminds me of the first family we encounter in the first book of the series. I felt the mystery of who killed the victim was better in this book versus the last few.
veereadstoomuch's review against another edition
4.0
Second book I read from the series. I wish my libraries had books #2-5, but I had to skip around.
You are rejoining Mrs. Sarah Brandt. An old friend of the family has been murdered. Commissioner Roosevelt asks Mr. Malloy to find out who did the murder. Malloy annoyingly works with Mrs. Brandt and the Deckers.
As with the first book, there's a good description of the time and place of the story. You get the different views from Malloy and Sarah. The murder is interesting and it's really from the work that both do that it gets figured out.
I already borrowed book #14.
If you like interesting mysteries in a historical setting. You will enjoy this book.
You are rejoining Mrs. Sarah Brandt. An old friend of the family has been murdered. Commissioner Roosevelt asks Mr. Malloy to find out who did the murder. Malloy annoyingly works with Mrs. Brandt and the Deckers.
As with the first book, there's a good description of the time and place of the story. You get the different views from Malloy and Sarah. The murder is interesting and it's really from the work that both do that it gets figured out.
I already borrowed book #14.
If you like interesting mysteries in a historical setting. You will enjoy this book.