A review by thesubwayreader
Murder on Astor Place by Victoria Thompson

adventurous informative mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

There's something about reading about the city you live in, but through a historical lens. This book is set at the turn of the century. Sarah Brandt is a young widowed midwife turned detective when a body is found in the building where she is visiting a patient. Sarah is a daughter of a Knickerbocker family, but she has parted ways with her family and chooses to work with the poor. Detective Sergeant Frank Malloy is investigating the murder. He and Sarah team up because of Sarah's persistence. He's not enthusiastic or at all willing to work with her. I enjoy their dynamic. The story is engaging and it's written well. I have high hopes for the other books in the series.
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