Wild Irish Rose: A Molly Murphy Mystery

Rhys Bowen · Clare Broyles

Mar 2022 · Molly Murphy Mysteries Book 18 · Sold by Minotaur Books

About this ebook

New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen, now writing in partnership with her daughter, Clare Broyles, transports and enthralls readers through the incomparable Molly Murphy Sullivan. Wild Irish Rose is the next novel in this beloved mystery series, a cause for celebration for readers and critics alike.

New York, 1907: Now that she’s no longer a private detective—at least not officially—Molly Murphy Sullivan is looking forward to a time of settled tranquility with friends and family. Back in New York, where her own story began, Molly decides to accompany some friends to Ellis Island to help distribute clothing to those in need. This journey quickly stirs up memories for Molly. When you’re far from home and see people from your country, every face looks like a family member.

That evening Molly’s policeman husband, Daniel, is late returning home. He comes with a tale to tell: there was a murder on Ellis Island that day, and the main suspect is the spitting image of Molly. The circumstances are eerily similar to when Molly herself arrived on Ellis Island, and she can’t help but feel a sense of fate. Molly was meant to be there that day so that she can clear this woman’s name.

Ratings and reviews

NYC, law-enforcement, Ellis Island, class-consciousness, murder, murder-investigation, family-dynamics, friendship, friction, historical-fiction, historical-research, historical-setting, history-and-culture, early-20th-century, immigrants, mistaken-identity, falsely accused*** It gets off to a slow and somewhat trite start, then begins to add in the more interesting things. It was still a mite long for my taste, but a good historical mystery with just enough twists and red herrings. The characters are clearly established and very interesting, as are their interactions (except for the classic trite TV mother-in-law). I requested and received a free e-book copy from St. Martin's Press/Minotaur Books via NetGalley. Thank you

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About the author

RHYS BOWEN is the author of the Anthony Award–and Agatha Award–winning Molly Murphy mysteries, the Edgar Award–nominated Evan Evans series, the Royal Spyness series, and In Farleigh Field. Born in England, she lives in San Rafael, CA.

CLARE BROYLES, who is Rhys Bowen's daughter, is a teacher and a musician. She has worked as a composer and arranger in the theater for both Arizona Theater Company and Childsplay and was nominated for an Arizone 'Zoni' theater award. Clare is married to a teacher and they have three children.