Oh Danny Boy (Molly Murphy #5)

The more instalments I read, the more I love Molly and her escapades! On to book 6!

Interesting for all the events that take place. I don\’t know that it would be likely in turn of the 20th century New York, but it\’s possible, and interesting to see Molly there.

Love Molly. She is strong, likable, cute, smart etc. what she sees in her sexist, obnoxious boyfriend who thinks its ok to have her arrested because she \”wouldnt answer his letters\”. Lol…creepy , arrogant whatever. Also a liar and deceptive man who strings her along….book after book. Having ranted on that the narration is great, the stories are good solid cozy mysteries. Its one of the better series. You wont regret getting these books. I just have problems with her love interest.

I liked this story of Daniel asking for Molly\’s help. Though he only asked her to be a messenger, she searched for clues as to who framed him. She\’s also motivated to free him for personal reasons. Along the way she befriends an exceptional woman who\’s an undercover policewoman. Though I figured out the culprit early on, I didn\’t know the motive until near the end. One of the things I like about Molly is her compassion for the less fortunate. In this book she sees the humanity of prostitutes. I was disappointed that Molly chose not to tell Daniel all that she did on his behalf as well as what happened to her. He deserved to know all regardless of her pain. However, I am very weary of Daniel\’s \”I forbid\” orders to Molly. His domineering is tiresome & reflects a lack of respect of her and her growing detective skills.

I enjoyed the mystery and history in this story. While the entire series is early 20th century, I appreciated the small insight into the Irish culture of that same period and reflections of the previous century. The story was good, although there were times I thought is was wordy and lagging and just the opposite at the end…quick ending. I didn\’t feel all of the threads were tied up, but that could be part of the authors future books.

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