Edgar Award finalist Victoria Thompson colorfully portrays the prejudices and hardships of turn-of-the-century New York City. Called to Chinatown to deliver a baby, midwife Sarah Brandt soon helps search for a missing girl. But nobody seems to know where she is. Has she been sold to a brothel, or has she run off with a secret love? ". vividly recreates the gaslit world of Old New York."-Publishers Weekly
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"This is the second book I've read in this series.I really enjoy them! The main character is Sarah Brandt who is a midwife in 19th century New York City. Great mysteries plus history about New York during the time period. Great summer reading! "
— Pam (4 out of 5 stars)
… vividly recreates the gaslit WD of Old New York.
— Publishers Weekly" I hadn't read this mystery writer before, but I liked her. Set in New York at the same time as Anne Perry and Caleb Carr. Will read more of hers! "
— Lpage1479, 2/1/2014" One of the better books of the series, I think. Her books are usually pretty predictable, I think, but this one had me guessing right up until the end. And I love how Sarah and Frank are getting closer.... :) "
— Katie, 1/25/2014" This was one of my favorites in the series. The mystery was solvable, but still fun. I enjoyed the references to the Chinese culture and how they were treated at the beginning of the 20th century in NYC. "
— Tory, 1/18/2014" While I found the Chinatown references/information on laws & prejudices insightful, I felt the roundabout way Frank & Sarah discovered the "who dunnit" a bit tedious. As usual, I loved the time period setting & the tiny (oh so tiny) extras about Sarah's personal life. I want more of Sarah/Frank, VT! It's too many books in for me to accept that "Frank is annoyed Sarah shows up" stance... Especially when she can hold her own. And does. "
— Elisha, 1/9/2014" Quick, but satisfying read set in turn-of-the-twentieth-century New York City. The main characters are midwife Sarah Brandt and Detective Sergeant Malloy in turn-of-the-century New York City. Would recommend to fans of historical mysteries as well as those looking who enjoy a Caleb Carr feel to their mysteries. "
— Teresa, 11/19/2013" This mystery took me longer to figure out that others in the Gaslight series. As with the others, it was interesting to learn about customs and living conditions of that time. "
— Becca, 10/27/2013" Interesting historical sociological slant: Chinese men married to Irish women at the turn of the century. The hatred of each group for the other. "
— Judy, 10/21/2013" Well written murder mystery with great characters. Plus the era of time in which the story occurs is very interesting. Not especially fond of the direction that was taken in the storyline, but still an enjoyable mystery. "
— Janell, 9/26/2013" Great look at immigrants, prejudice,and life in the tough neighborhoods of New York in the 1890s. Sarah is a great character "
— Barb, 5/30/2013" I love all these books in Victoria Thompson's "Gaslight" series. This is her latest one. If you like a good mystery series, I highly recommend this one. "
— Julie, 5/11/2013Victoria Thompson is the Edgar® and Agatha award-nominated author of the Gaslight Mysteries and the Counterfeit Lady Mysteries.
Suzanne Toren, award-winning narrator, has over thirty years of experience in narration. She was named a “Golden Voice” by AudioFile magazine in 2019. She has won the American Foundation for the Blind’s Scourby Award for Narrator of the Year, AudioFile magazine named her the 2009 Best Voice in Nonfiction & Culture, and she is the recipient of multiple Earphones Awards. She performs on and off Broadway and in regional theaters and has appeared on Law & Order and in various soap operas.