As a midwife working in the tenements of turn-of-the-century New York, Sarah Brandt has witnessed joy and misery, birth and death. Now Sarah suffers the heartbreak of losing a patient-but not from natural causes.
Midwife Sarah Brant is called to the Ruocco family for a birth in their home over their Italian restaurant. Antonio’s new Irish wife is in labor, but she is two months early. However, when the baby arrives, Sarah begins to suspect that the baby is actually full term and Nainsi lied about when she got pregnant. When Sarah returns for her follow up visit the next day, she finds that Nainsi died in the night – although she quickly realizes that Nainsi didn’t die from complications from child birth and sends for Detective Sergeant Frank Malloy. Since Frank is Irish, his presence draws suspicion from the family. As the racial tensions in the city over this incident begin to rise, Frank must find a way to solve the case. Can he do it with Sarah’s help?
This is another engrossing trip back in time. These books suck me into another time and place. The mystery here is strong and takes up much of the book, only allowing for brief updates on ongoing stories. However, the case is more than enough to keep us turning pages. Frank and Sarah continue to be strong leads. Frank is a little more dominant in this book, but Sarah still makes significant contributions to solving the case. There are twists, red herrings, and a strong group of suspects. I really could have believed anyone was guilty until Frank and Sarah figured things out at the end. As always, this book was over all too quickly. You can bet I’ll be back in time with these characters soon.
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strongheart17
3 years ago
I just love this series! I hope you soon learn what happened to Tom Brandt. This is a must read series!
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jamescjrdiane
3 years ago
Good.
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kathybouley
3 years ago
Like her books for characters, subject matter and the period of history. Have read several and look forward to new ones.
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cindy
3 years ago
This is an excellent mystery with characters you get attached to. Steady moving and hard to
Figure the guilty party. A great clean read and some true history facts included without being preachy. I read all the books in this series and loved them all. Great romance without sex. Refreshing.
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1dozenstars
3 years ago
Historical New York is so real. There is Police Comissioner Theodore Roosevelt, Tammany Hall, and two groups of immigrants, the Irish and the Italians. Of course, there is love and marriage along with sisters, brothers and mother in laws. All of this makes for a bit of anger and hate and streets where you might find a thug or two.
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hboydston72
3 years ago
Great books. I’ve read the whole series and cannot wait for the next book to come out. Well researched And well written.
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azcheryl
3 years ago
A mother is murdered after the birth of her baby. When the in-laws are blamed for the murder, more murder ensues. The story focuses on prejudices between immigrant families, and since I didn’t really like either family, I didn’t find the book that interesting. I do enjoy following Sarah and Frank at the turn of the century where the atmosphere feels transporting.
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skpollock2001
3 years ago
One of my FAVORITE author’s and absolutely love this series!! I love that it is set in NYC! Historically fiction at its finest!
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jeantharris
3 years ago
I’ve read several books in this series and enjoyed each one. I like the characters and the plot. Historical fiction is my favorite genre. The protagonist, a midwife, provides a different perspective from the norm. I intend to read all in the series.
Midwife Sarah Brant is called to the Ruocco family for a birth in their home over their Italian restaurant. Antonio’s new Irish wife is in labor, but she is two months early. However, when the baby arrives, Sarah begins to suspect that the baby is actually full term and Nainsi lied about when she got pregnant. When Sarah returns for her follow up visit the next day, she finds that Nainsi died in the night – although she quickly realizes that Nainsi didn’t die from complications from child birth and sends for Detective Sergeant Frank Malloy. Since Frank is Irish, his presence draws suspicion from the family. As the racial tensions in the city over this incident begin to rise, Frank must find a way to solve the case. Can he do it with Sarah’s help?
This is another engrossing trip back in time. These books suck me into another time and place. The mystery here is strong and takes up much of the book, only allowing for brief updates on ongoing stories. However, the case is more than enough to keep us turning pages. Frank and Sarah continue to be strong leads. Frank is a little more dominant in this book, but Sarah still makes significant contributions to solving the case. There are twists, red herrings, and a strong group of suspects. I really could have believed anyone was guilty until Frank and Sarah figured things out at the end. As always, this book was over all too quickly. You can bet I’ll be back in time with these characters soon.
I just love this series! I hope you soon learn what happened to Tom Brandt. This is a must read series!
Good.
Like her books for characters, subject matter and the period of history. Have read several and look forward to new ones.
This is an excellent mystery with characters you get attached to. Steady moving and hard to
Figure the guilty party. A great clean read and some true history facts included without being preachy. I read all the books in this series and loved them all. Great romance without sex. Refreshing.
Historical New York is so real. There is Police Comissioner Theodore Roosevelt, Tammany Hall, and two groups of immigrants, the Irish and the Italians. Of course, there is love and marriage along with sisters, brothers and mother in laws. All of this makes for a bit of anger and hate and streets where you might find a thug or two.
Great books. I’ve read the whole series and cannot wait for the next book to come out. Well researched And well written.
A mother is murdered after the birth of her baby. When the in-laws are blamed for the murder, more murder ensues. The story focuses on prejudices between immigrant families, and since I didn’t really like either family, I didn’t find the book that interesting. I do enjoy following Sarah and Frank at the turn of the century where the atmosphere feels transporting.
One of my FAVORITE author’s and absolutely love this series!! I love that it is set in NYC! Historically fiction at its finest!
I’ve read several books in this series and enjoyed each one. I like the characters and the plot. Historical fiction is my favorite genre. The protagonist, a midwife, provides a different perspective from the norm. I intend to read all in the series.