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Murder on Astor Place

A Gaslight Mystery

A Gaslight Mystery

A Gaslight Mystery

By Victoria Thompson

By Victoria Thompson

By Victoria Thompson

By Victoria Thompson

By Victoria Thompson

By Victoria Thompson

Best Seller

Part of A Gaslight Mystery

Part of A Gaslight Mystery

Part of A Gaslight Mystery

Category: Crime Fiction

Category: Crime Fiction

Category: Crime Fiction

Paperback $22.00

Sep 01, 2009 | ISBN 9780425229729

Mass Market Paperback $8.99

May 01, 1999 | ISBN 9780425168967

Ebook $8.99

May 01, 1999 | ISBN 9781440673405

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    About Murder on Astor Place

    The first novel in the national bestselling Gaslight Mystery series introduces Sarah Brandt, a midwife in the turn-of-the-century tenements of Manhattan who refuses to turn a blind eye to the injustices of the crime-ridden city…

    After a routine delivery, Sarah visits her patient in a rooming house—and discovers that another boarder, a young girl, has been killed. At the request of Sergeant Frank Malloy, she searches the girl’s room. She discovers that the victim is from one of the most prominent families in New York—and the sister of an old friend. The powerful family, fearful of scandal, refuses to permit an investigation. But with Malloy’s help, Sarah begins a dangerous quest to bring the killer to justice—before death claims another victim…

    About Murder on Astor Place

    The first novel in the national bestselling Gaslight Mystery series introduces Sarah Brandt, a midwife in the turn-of-the-century tenements of Manhattan who refuses to turn a blind eye to the injustices of the crime-ridden city…

    After a routine delivery, Sarah visits her patient in a rooming house—and discovers that another boarder, a young girl, has been killed. At the request of Sergeant Frank Malloy, she searches the girl’s room. She discovers that the victim is from one of the most prominent families in New York—and the sister of an old friend. The powerful family, fearful of scandal, refuses to permit an investigation. But with Malloy’s help, Sarah begins a dangerous quest to bring the killer to justice—before death claims another victim…

    About Murder on Astor Place

    The first novel in the national bestselling Gaslight Mystery series introduces Sarah Brandt, a midwife in the turn-of-the-century tenements of Manhattan who refuses to turn a blind eye to the injustices of the crime-ridden city…

    After a routine delivery, Sarah visits her patient in a rooming house—and discovers that another boarder, a young girl, has been killed. At the request of Sergeant Frank Malloy, she searches the girl’s room. She discovers that the victim is from one of the most prominent families in New York—and the sister of an old friend. The powerful family, fearful of scandal, refuses to permit an investigation. But with Malloy’s help, Sarah begins a dangerous quest to bring the killer to justice—before death claims another victim…

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    City of Shadows
    See all books by Victoria Thompson

    About Victoria Thompson

    Victoria Thompson is the Edgar® and Agatha award–nominated author of the Gaslight Mysteries—including Murder in the Bowery, Murder in Morningside Heights, and Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue—as well as numerous historical novels. She lives in the Chicago area with her… More about Victoria Thompson

    About Victoria Thompson

    Victoria Thompson is the Edgar® and Agatha award–nominated author of the Gaslight Mysteries—including Murder in the Bowery, Murder in Morningside Heights, and Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue—as well as numerous historical novels. She lives in the Chicago area with her… More about Victoria Thompson

    About Victoria Thompson

    Victoria Thompson is the Edgar® and Agatha award–nominated author of the Gaslight Mysteries—including Murder in the Bowery, Murder in Morningside Heights, and Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue—as well as numerous historical novels. She lives in the Chicago area with her… More about Victoria Thompson

    Product Details

    Category: Crime Fiction

    Paperback | $22.00
    Published by Berkley
    Sep 01, 2009 | 288 Pages | 5-1/8 x 8 | ISBN 9780425229729

    Category: Crime Fiction

    Mass Market Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Berkley
    May 01, 1999 | 288 Pages | 4-3/16 x 6-3/4 | ISBN 9780425168967

    Category: Crime Fiction

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Berkley
    May 01, 1999 | 288 Pages | ISBN 9781440673405

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    Praise

    Praise for the Edgar® and Agatha Award-nominated Gaslight Mysteries

    “TANTALIZING.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Catherine Coulter

    “SARAH BRANDT makes an intriguing sleuth, and [Thompson’s] Gaslight series is a consistent winner.”—Booklist

    “Victoria Thompson SHINES…Anne Perry and Caleb Carr fans, rejoice!”—National bestselling author Tamar Myers

    “THOMPSON’S COMMAND OF PERIOD DETAIL…put[s] her in the forefront of historical mystery writers.”—Publishers Weekly

    “[A] FASCINATING window into a bygone era.”—Kirkus Reviews

    “ENTHRALLING…Fascinating characters with a story to tell.”—Fresh Fiction

    “FRESH AND FABULOUS. [Thompson’s] eye for detail adds rich colors and shadows to the sweeping landscape of 1899 New York City.”—Open Book Society

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