Murder on Fifth Avenue
Murder on Fifth Avenue by Victoria E. Thompson, published by Berkley Prime Crime in 2012, is a historical mystery set in nineteenth-century New York. This edition spans 296 pages and is presented in English. The story follows midwife Sarah Brandt and Detective Sergeant Frank Malloy as they work together to investigate the murder of a member of the exclusive Knickerbocker club, navigating the complexities of social status and personal relationships in their pursuit of justice.
Readers will find a blend of crime and city life as Sarah and Malloy delve into the darker aspects of society, uncovering the truth behind the victim, Chilton Devries, and the motives of those around him. The narrative explores themes of class and morality, highlighting the challenges faced by both characters as they confront their own biases and the expectations of their respective worlds. As they sift through a cast of suspects, the investigation reveals not only the intricacies of the murder but also the evolving dynamics between Sarah, Malloy, and her father, Felix Decker.
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From the tenements to the town houses of nineteenth-century New York, midwife Sarah Brandt and Detective Sergeant Frank Malloy never waiver in their mission to aid the innocent and apprehend the guilty. Now, the latest novel in the Edgar®-nominated series finds Sarah and Malloy investigating the murder of a Knickerbocker club member who was made to pay his dues…
Sarah Brandt’s family is one of the oldest in New York City, and her father, Felix Decker, takes his position in society very seriously. He still refuses to resign himself to his daughter being involved with an Irish Catholic police detective. But when a member of his private club–the very exclusive Knickerbocker–is murdered, Decker forms an uneasy alliance with Detective Sergeant Frank Malloy to solve the crime as discreetly as possible.
Malloy soon discovers that despite his social standing, the deceased–Chilton Devries–was no gentleman. In fact, he’s left behind his own unofficial club of sorts, populated by everyone who despised him. As he and Sarah sort through the suspects, it becomes clear to her that her father is evaluating more than the detective’s investigative abilities, and that, on a personal level, there is much more at stake for Malloy than discovering who revoked Devries’ membership–permanently.
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