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Murder on Mulberry Bend (Gaslight Mysteries, Sarah Brandt)
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Murder on Mulberry Bend (Gaslight Mysteries, Sarah Brandt)
Author: Victoria Thompson

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Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780425189108 - ISBN-10: 0425189104
Publication Date: 3/4/2003
Pages: 352

Book Description:
In this all-new Gaslight Mystery, turn-of-the-century New York City midwife Sarah Brandt and Detective Sergeant Frank Malloy discover how the squalor of the streets can breed madness and murder.

From alibris.com:
Turn-of-the-century New York midwife Sarah Brandt volunteers at a mission on Mulberry Bend that is a refuge for girls who may otherwise sell their only thing of value--themselves. When one of the girls is found dead and refused burial because of her former life, Sarah investigates.

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Top Member Book Reviews

Marlene W. (KansasSunflower) wrote on 8/30/2008...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

I didn't think this one was as good as some of the others in the series, nevertheless, it's worth reading, if only to advance the underlying story as we find out more about Frank's son and the murder of Sarah's husband. I hope you're reading these in order, otherwise the underlying story won't be as enjoyable.

Frances W. (Francesw) wrote on 9/26/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Anyone who likes romance, mystrey and history will really like this series. The romance is two people finding something in common even though they come from different worlds.
Starting with the first book really makes it much better.

Winston C. (Crabby-doctor) wrote on 12/7/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I have read most of this series, and enjoyed it a great deal. I only have one more to read (Sob!) I think this one is one of the best so far, because the method of murder is particularly inventive/interesting!

Dede R. wrote on 7/11/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

For those who like turn of the century mysteries. Series gets better with each new book.

Lorraine T. (mysterylover) wrote on 1/29/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I recently discovered this series and have enjoyed all the installments to date. Sarah Brandt becomes interested in a mission in Mulberry Bend that takes girls off the street. A good read.


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Brenna B. (demiducky25) wrote on 10/14/2009...


This is the 5th book in Victoria Thompson's Gaslight Mysteries series. In this story, we do see a bit of competition for Sarah's affections in the form of a wealthy, widowed bank owner (introduced in book #4 as her neighbor's son's boss, also happens to be friends with Sarah's parents). In order to have closure over the death of his wife since he felt that he neglected her and didn't take the time to understand her, Sarah goes with him to the Prodigal Son Mission, where his wife used to volunteer to help wayward girls. Sarah becomes impressed by the Mission's goals, makes a donation of clothing, and starts to volunteer there herself. A few days later, Malloy is called to a murder in the park and fears that Sarah Brandt is the victim because the body has the same hair color, is the same size, and is wearing Sarah's trademark outfit and ugly hat. It turns out that the victim is a young woman from the Mission in the clothing Sarah donated. As a result of Malloy identifying the former owner of the clothing, he has to reluctantly accept Sarah's help in solving the case. All-in-all, this was a satisfying read and gives you a glimpse into the wealthy world Sarah left behind when she married Dr. Brandt years ago (we see her go to the opera, attend fancy parties, etc., and try to figure out how to merge her current life of service with the fancier life her parents want her to lead). I also enjoyed Malloy's jealousy throughout the story! :-)

Susan P. (reader4fun) wrote on 5/6/2009...


Another very enjoyable gaslight mystery.

Patricia H. (beachcomber) wrote on 8/15/2008...


Another enjoyable addition to this series.

Cheryl (Toni) J. (toni) wrote on 7/12/2008...


Book is new, never read. Was a gift and I already had a copy.

LINDA H. wrote on 11/23/2006...


This is a great series.

Alexis C. (ceeshouse) wrote on 6/14/2006...


Another great VT!


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