Murphy’s Law by Rhys Bowen
>> Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Series: #1 in the Molly Murphy series
Genre: Cozy/ Historical Mystery
Publication Date: 2001
Pages: 226
Challenges: Support Your Local Library Challenge #18
I hadn’t intended to start another series any time soon, but Lynne’s review of the most recent book in the series convinced me to give this one a try.
Molly Murphy is on the run from Ireland in 1901 after killing a wealthy landowner’s son. It was in self defense, but she knows that a poor girl trying to save herself from rape will most likely hang if it's a rich man who is dead. She manages to make her way to England and then on to New York under a false identity. At Ellis Island, a man from the same ship Molly traveled on is brutally murdered and Molly finds herself among the suspect. She also finds herself attracted to the handsome Police Captain investigating the murder, but having to maintain her false identity to protect her friends.
Yes, it’s the typical intelligent plucky heroine and the plot coincidences are many , but I found myself forgiving all the predictability and just enjoying this quick and entertaining read.
I liked the combination of cozy mystery and historical fiction and I have a hard time resisting a smart turn of the century Irish heroine. I’ll definitely be continuing with this series and maybe even checking out Rhys Bowen’s other series featuring Constable Evans.
Genre: Cozy/ Historical Mystery
Publication Date: 2001
Pages: 226
Challenges: Support Your Local Library Challenge #18
I hadn’t intended to start another series any time soon, but Lynne’s review of the most recent book in the series convinced me to give this one a try.
Molly Murphy is on the run from Ireland in 1901 after killing a wealthy landowner’s son. It was in self defense, but she knows that a poor girl trying to save herself from rape will most likely hang if it's a rich man who is dead. She manages to make her way to England and then on to New York under a false identity. At Ellis Island, a man from the same ship Molly traveled on is brutally murdered and Molly finds herself among the suspect. She also finds herself attracted to the handsome Police Captain investigating the murder, but having to maintain her false identity to protect her friends.
Yes, it’s the typical intelligent plucky heroine and the plot coincidences are many , but I found myself forgiving all the predictability and just enjoying this quick and entertaining read.
I liked the combination of cozy mystery and historical fiction and I have a hard time resisting a smart turn of the century Irish heroine. I’ll definitely be continuing with this series and maybe even checking out Rhys Bowen’s other series featuring Constable Evans.
No stars – I couldn’t even finish it
1 star – I didn’t like it but I managed to finish it.
2 stars – It was OK. Not good, but seriously just OK.
3 stars - I liked it. I didn’t think it was great, but I thought it was good entertainment.
4 stars – I really liked it. I really think you might like it too.
5 stars – It was amazing. I’d recommend this to just about anyone.
9 comments:
I'm glad you enjoyed this book. I really like Molly and her friends.
Ohh, I love this time period and anything Irish. I'll have to keep this one in mind. Thanks for the review!
Lynne: thanks so much for leading me to this series.
Nicola: It's an interesting mix of historical and cozy mystery. Besides - I really like Molly!
Gotta like those plucky heroines! This does sound like a good series. Will have to give it a try.
I had not heard of this series. Sounds like a nice read though! Especially if you are going to continue on with the series.
By the way, my comment went through on the first try.
Vickie: Oh I think you'd like Molly and her friends.
Rebecca: I think the first comment not going through is kind of random at this point. Hope you give the series a try.
I just received this book through a mooch. Glad to read such a glowing review.
Framed: Oh I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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