“Delightful.Bowen does a splendid job of capturing the flavor of early 20th-century New York and bringing to life its warm and human inhabitants.” ― Publishers Weekly on IN A GILDED CAGE

Details of Molly's new cases are knit together with the accoutrements of 1918 New York City life.Don't miss this great period puzzler reminiscent of Dame Agatha's mysteries and Gillian Linscott's Nell Bray series.” ― Booklist on IN A GILDED CAGE “This installment outshines the others in character development and plot complexity. Fans of the 1920s private detective Maisie Dobbs should give this series a try.” ― Booklist on THE LAST ILLUSION “This historical mystery delivers a top-notch, detail-rich story full of intriguing characters. “Winning.The gutsy Molly, who's no prim Edwardian miss, will appeal to fans of contemporary female detectives.” ― Publishers Weekly on THE LAST ILLUSION 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title. Rhys Bowen's deft touch and charming wit make Bless the Bride another stellar addition to her Anthony and Agatha Award-winning historical series. But where could she go? The only Chinese women in early-twentieth-century New York are kept under lock and key, and Molly can't help but wonder if she's saving the woman from the streets or helping to lock her away for good.

So, when she gets word of a possible case, she sneaks back into the city to squeeze in a little more sleuthing before the wedding bells can ring.Ī wealthy Chinese immigrant wants her to find his missing bride, and Molly-sure she isn't getting the whole story-suspects that his bride ran off. She has already promised that she'll close up her PI business and settle down after marrying, but she isn't a married woman yet. And shockingly, Molly seems to be agreeing. With Molly Murphy's wedding to NYPD Captain Daniel Sullivan quickly approaching, the Irish sleuth heads to the Westchester County countryside, where his mother can lend her a hand and advise her on a bride's proper place. Irish sleuth Molly Murphy is hired to find a girl on the run in Chinatown only to find that the man who wanted her found has been killed in Rhys Bowen's tenth in this award-winning series.

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