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thenia's review against another edition
3.0
Molly Murphy gets acquainted with the world of illusionists when she gets a case from the famous Harry Houdini's wife and we get to see behind the scenes of some interesting magic tricks.
There's quite a bit of arguing between Molly and Daniel, who is pressuring her to quit being a detective and stay out of the suspicious accident they both witnessed in one of their outings at an illusionist show, where Houdini was supposed to perform. She seems to be unable to do that, since she's too curious by half and manages to get involved in yet another dangerous situation.
With a bit of luck, a lot of tenacity and some solid detective work, she manages to solve both her case and the mystery of the accident, that.
I found myself getting annoyed with Daniel's high-handedness at times, especially when he was dictating to Molly what she shouldn't do. I realize he is simply concerned because he loves her, but his manner could use some work.
As usual, the author ends the book with every loose end tied up in a neat little bow and now Molly is supposedly ready to finally settle down and become an obedient stay-at-home wife.
Her adventures continue in [b:Bless the Bride|7898607|Bless the Bride (Molly Murphy Mysteries, #10)|Rhys Bowen|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1301294464s/7898607.jpg|11145983], where we'll see how things turn out.
There's quite a bit of arguing between Molly and Daniel, who is pressuring her to quit being a detective and stay out of the suspicious accident they both witnessed in one of their outings at an illusionist show, where Houdini was supposed to perform. She seems to be unable to do that, since she's too curious by half and manages to get involved in yet another dangerous situation.
With a bit of luck, a lot of tenacity and some solid detective work, she manages to solve both her case and the mystery of the accident, that
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turned out to be connected with another of Daniel's big casesI found myself getting annoyed with Daniel's high-handedness at times, especially when he was dictating to Molly what she shouldn't do. I realize he is simply concerned because he loves her, but his manner could use some work.
As usual, the author ends the book with every loose end tied up in a neat little bow and now Molly is supposedly ready to finally settle down and become an obedient stay-at-home wife.
Her adventures continue in [b:Bless the Bride|7898607|Bless the Bride (Molly Murphy Mysteries, #10)|Rhys Bowen|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1301294464s/7898607.jpg|11145983], where we'll see how things turn out.
krisrid's review against another edition
2.0
I thought a story about a spunky Irish female private investigator in early 1900's New York City sounded interesting. Especially since Harry Houdini was her client. Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy this.
The main character of Molly Murphy seemed continuously torn between being a modern, independant woman, and bowing to the expectation to become a docile, boring proper wife to her policeman fiance. While I understand that she probably would be facing such a choice, I just found that her constant angst and inability to decide what she wants and go for it quickly became tedious and annoying.
I also had difficulty believing Molly could possibly be a successful investigator. She just seemed a bit ditzy and flighty, and given the type of city New York was at that time, I seriously doubt that Molly could have kept herself out of trouble long enough to solve any client's case.
This just didn't work for me. It was a disappointment.
The main character of Molly Murphy seemed continuously torn between being a modern, independant woman, and bowing to the expectation to become a docile, boring proper wife to her policeman fiance. While I understand that she probably would be facing such a choice, I just found that her constant angst and inability to decide what she wants and go for it quickly became tedious and annoying.
I also had difficulty believing Molly could possibly be a successful investigator. She just seemed a bit ditzy and flighty, and given the type of city New York was at that time, I seriously doubt that Molly could have kept herself out of trouble long enough to solve any client's case.
This just didn't work for me. It was a disappointment.
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