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A review by ncrabb
Bless the Bride by Rhys Bowen
Molly Murphy came to the United States near the turn of the 20th century under what were hair-raising circumstances at best. She fled her native Ireland under erroneous suspicion of murder. This is a great series, especially if you want to learn about immigration in the late 1800s and early 20th century and about the culture and life of New York City.
As book 10 in the series opens, Molly is preparing for her wedding day. She is at last going to marry Captain Daniel Sullivan, a New York City cop. Ah, but the thing is, Molly has accrued a significant following as a private detective, and everyone insists that she must give up her business once she is married. But she’s privately not so sure she wants to do that.
Just days before the ceremony, Molly pays a call on her two lesbian friends. They encountered a man who insisted Molly could handle his case, and he wanted no one else to do it. But should Molly in good conscience take the case just days before her wedding? Because her innate curiosity won't fade away, she embarks on a journey to find a missing bride.
This is a search that will take Molly into the murky opium-laden depths of Chinatown, and it's a story that has relevance to our human-trafficking time. This is a historically rich tale of murder, gang wars, and a time when men were sure women were merely possessions. At one point, the killer very nearly ends Molly's life.
This is an excellent historical fiction series with plenty of mystery and suspense. I've been reading it for years and enjoying it.
As book 10 in the series opens, Molly is preparing for her wedding day. She is at last going to marry Captain Daniel Sullivan, a New York City cop. Ah, but the thing is, Molly has accrued a significant following as a private detective, and everyone insists that she must give up her business once she is married. But she’s privately not so sure she wants to do that.
Just days before the ceremony, Molly pays a call on her two lesbian friends. They encountered a man who insisted Molly could handle his case, and he wanted no one else to do it. But should Molly in good conscience take the case just days before her wedding? Because her innate curiosity won't fade away, she embarks on a journey to find a missing bride.
This is a search that will take Molly into the murky opium-laden depths of Chinatown, and it's a story that has relevance to our human-trafficking time. This is a historically rich tale of murder, gang wars, and a time when men were sure women were merely possessions. At one point, the killer very nearly ends Molly's life.
This is an excellent historical fiction series with plenty of mystery and suspense. I've been reading it for years and enjoying it.