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Molly Murphy, a bold private investigator, goes undercover in the household of a New York senator and his wife. The senator’s wife, obsessed with finding her presumed‑dead son, frequently consults the notorious Sorensen sister spiritualists for leads. Molly must navigate political intrigue, family secrets and the supernatural to uncover the truth behind the disappearance.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Rhys Bowen
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