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Midwife Sarah Brandt braves the dangers of the tenements in nineteenth-century New York to help the impoverished and, with Detective Sergeant Frank Malloy, bring the guilty that prey on them to justice. Now, the latest novel in the Edgar®-nominated series finds Sarah compelled to save an expectant mother from a fate worse than death …
Summoned to an elegant house to deliver a baby, Sarah finds her patient is actually in a brothel. The young woman in labor reveals she is being held against her will and forced to prostitute herself—and that the madam intends to get rid of the baby.
To rescue the new mother and her infant, Sarah secures the assistance of Mrs. Vivian Van Orner, a woman of means known for her charitable work. But their success comes at a high price when Mrs. Van Orner is found murdered.
With Malloy’s help, Sarah’s investigation uncovers some unpleasant truths about the victim and her charity—as well as the woman and child Sarah risked her own life to save…
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"I love this series. It's a nice cozy, that intertwines the central mystery with events in the everyday lives of its two protagonists, so that you can't help but want to read more. There's mystery and romance set against a Victorian background. What more could you want?"
— Inez (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Murder and mystery follow with a large cast of interesting and complex characters…A blend of historical fact and fiction, it is a fascinating read…surprising and satisfying.”
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“Thompson does her usual persuasive job in recreating the past.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Thompson’s enjoyable historical series continues to highlight the social injustices of the time, some of which continue to this day.”
— Kirkus Reviews
Murder on Sisters Row Listener Reviews
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" A nice easy read in the Gaslight series. Love the setting of old NY and the characters. Strong woman making her way on her own breaking a bit free from the shelters wealthy family from which she comes. NY of that era is filled with interesting stories and people. Victoria Thompson is a good writer. Just wish that the budding romance between Sarah and Frank actually went somewhere. Mystery solving is fine but characters that don't evolve gets tiresome in a series after a while. "
— Sandy, 2/20/2014 -
" I continue to love this series, more so for the characters than the mysteries. I figured this one out too. And I am a little concerned by how "innocent" Sarah Brant still is but overall... This is the 2nd of 4 books I've read by candlelight during our week W/O power due to Hurricane Sandy. "
— Elisha, 2/14/2014 -
" Enjoyable addition to one of my favorite mystery series. The characters are like old friends and it was nice to visit with them again. "
— Heather, 2/8/2014 -
" More of the same. I always hope for more with this series. While the stories are well researched, the characters lack depth. "
— Kirsten, 2/4/2014 -
" I enjoy reading Ms. Thompson's books, she writes her story where you actually feel and envision how life was back in the early 19th century. Her books are not hard reads, but they are entertaining. "
— Beverly, 2/3/2014 -
" I thoroughly enjoy this series. Well-written, great characters, good mystery, historical interest...what more could you want? "
— Chelsea, 2/1/2014 -
" I can't exactly put my finger on it, but this seemed to be one of the weaker titles in the series. Maybe because there was no development of the major characters, and the minor ones all seemed rather stock. I was disappointed. I hope something happens soon with Sarah and Malloy to liven things up. "
— Arlene, 1/29/2014 -
" The theme was the same yet intriguing. "
— Anita, 1/20/2014 -
" Not quite as good as Anne Perry, but I'll read others of Thompson's mid 1800 mysteries set in NYC. Sarah Brandt is a midwife. "
— Maryann, 1/7/2014 -
" Starting to lose their magic. The relationship between Sarah and Malloy needs to move on. Story itself is more of the same. "
— Beth, 1/3/2014 -
" Gaslight mystery on autopilot. Zip on character development. The mystery plot is quite weak with too few suspects to keep the suspense going. Disappointing is the word to sum up this installment. "
— Laylah, 12/9/2013 -
" Not as good as some of her others "
— Vircar, 12/6/2013 -
" Quick light read. Interesting look at mores and attitudes of a different time. "
— Leslie, 11/26/2013 -
" There was no sexual tention between the MC's in this one. It was just okay. "
— Jerelyn, 11/26/2013 -
" Good book, I like Novels of mystery set back in time, and I like the characters. Not as good as Anne Perry, but a very good read, I will get some of the back ones in the Gaslight series, and get "up to date". "
— Mary, 8/10/2013 -
" Love this series--grew up in Chelsea so the area is familiar--plus my grandmother and mother lived in lower Manhattan at the turn of the 20th century so the clothing, street scenes etc are much as they described them. "
— Katherine, 2/6/2013 -
" Not one of her best, but still enjoyable. A very quick read. "
— Johanna, 12/7/2012 -
" Another great mystery by Victoria Thompson... This series in set in New York in the late 1800's I think and they are great.... But I sure wouldn't haven't wanted to live there at that time... "
— Diane, 11/24/2012 -
" Good quality short mystery that I have come to expect from Victoria Thompson. "
— Bill, 10/15/2012 -
" I really (!) want Frank and Sarah to get together. "
— Ally, 9/12/2012 -
" Another fantastic book by Victoria Thompson. A must read. She takes another step when considering mystery. "
— Melanie, 7/27/2012 -
" I enjoy this series set in the Victorian time in NY. Many strong women come forward during this period both here and in England. "
— Pat, 7/21/2012 -
" Interesting characters, not as strong as it could have been "
— Erin72, 6/7/2012 -
" I loved this book, but please progress the love story along between Frank and Sarah!! "
— Lana, 5/2/2012 -
" The first 30 pages really drew me in. I was like SWEET this is going to be a good book. But I was actually very disappointed. It ended up being really lame and it took forever to get to the point. "
— Audrey, 2/12/2012 -
" As usual, a great read about women at the turn of the century in NYC. This one has a slightly different twist, when the woman Sarah helps turns out to be not a very nice person. The charities at the turn of the century are not havens for those that need help either. "
— Judy, 1/3/2012 -
" I loved this book and the series "
— Donna, 9/2/2011
About Victoria Thompson
Victoria Thompson (1948–2024) wrote many historical mystery and historical romance novels in six series, as well as five stand-alone novels. A dozen of her novels were named finalists for the Edgar Award, Agatha Awards, Sue Grafton Memorial Award, and the Bruce Alexander Historical Award. In 2012, she received a Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times magazine.
About Suzanne Toren
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.