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Molly Murphy, an Irish‑American detective and Vassar alum, is pulled into two intertwined cases in early 20th‑century New York. She must uncover the truth behind her friend’s missionary parents’ tragic deaths and her own loss of inheritance, while another Vassar graduate challenges her to track down a philandering husband. The novel blends mystery, historical detail, and the challenges faced by women immigrants and private investigators of the era.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Rhys Bowen
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