Through the Window: A Molly Murphy Story (Molly Murphy Mysteries) Kindle Edition

Having read many of Rhys Bowen's works, both this series and Royal Spyness, I can't begin to tell you how profoundly unsatisfying this novel is. Maybe it is because I am such a fan that I am writing this review at three in the morning, having just found myself dumped by a story that seems terribly incomplete. I turned the page expecting to learn more about the mysterious stranger, how and why she disappeared, butI was treated to a postscript of "the house burned down,and they all died" variety. It is as if Rhys Bowen just got bored with this story and ended it without ever developing the characters or the story. I really wanted to know Mrs. Emory's story, and all I got was a bored Molly speculating on the lives of her neighbors and using her husband's position to ruin their lives. By the way, how ever did Molly find out what happened to Mrs. Emory ? Now, that would be an interesting story. How does a housewife with a baby in New York find a woman who has chosen to disappear into a black community outside of New Orleans. I guess Rhys Bowen couldn't think of a way either. I would give this book half a star if that were an option.

Because of the Irish side of my family, part of which arrived in New York in the mid-1800s, I so enjoy Rhys Bowen's writing and description of what it was like during those years. (The rest of the Irish side got here in the 1700s, so it's been interesting to dig for novels of that time also . . . any recommendations?)I've dug through the history of my great-great Grandfather -- Welsh/Irish; such books help understand his life also. 16 years ago, I began building a website in his honor. [...]News stories and novels keep that extraordinary era alive. Did you know that the mid-1800s saw the largest migration of people in the world. Millions of people from all over the globe sought better lives, including, certainly, the Irish.

Partially my fault for not reading description of the "book" more carefully, however, that said, I would not have purchased it had I known it was only 53 pages short, 99 cents or not. The story was simplistic and not all that interesting.

All the Molly Murphy books are good. Be prepared for treatment of women before the vote. Writing is good but you’ll need to excuse small inconsistencies between books—just one per book, things like birth order, time living in the US, small details as to past—otherwise a fun read. Books are short though.

Another Molly Murphy mystery. Molly has had her baby and mother Sullivan is requiring her to stay in bed for two weeks. Molly's only view of her world is through her window. When Mr Emery comes to report that his wife is missing, it is up to Molly and Daniel to figure out what is going on.

...That's not what this story is. Molly Murphy is a true New Yorker now, having just delivered her little Liam. She and he husband and his mother, not to mention her friends Sid and Gus, are all well and happy in patchin Place. Then Molly spots something outside her window...why do I keep reading this series? It supplies no intelligence, no creativity, no respect for actual history. It is as false as truffle oil. And yet is is amusing and comforting and the characters seem like old friends. So okay, spend an afternoon with Molly and wait for the next Gaslight Mystery, wherein a much more talented author shows us a much more realistic New York life.

Yet again Rhys Bowen has me salivating for the next full length Molly Murphy mystery. Through the Window was just what I needed to get be through the gap between the last release from the "Her Royal Spyness" series to the release of City of Darkness and Light in March.Ms. Bowen never fails to pull me completely into her story; the time, the place, the smells her use of imagery is amazing. I highly recommend her books to mystery lovers and to mystery novices. As a librarian she is one of my "GO TO" authors when asked what I like to read and recommend.Thanks, Rhys! Can't wait until March!

I marked the title of this book as "disappointed" because it should have been read before, City of Light, City of Darkness. Otherwise the story was another excellent book by Rhys Bowen. I highly recommend the Molly Murphy Series but suggest that you read them in order.

Story old fashioned, turn of the century, American, not what I expected. It also only took 50% of the book. It then started another story ( same characters) but finished after a few chapters so don't know how that ended. Disappointing, would not read any more by this author.

Again, it's nice enough as a novella, but lacks substance and has some formatting errors. The mystery is a bit convoluted yet easy enough to figure out.

I liked it, but it didn't really engross me. Pleasant enough, but not one to remember

I thought I must’ve purchased a summary of the book it was so short! It seemed to be two different stories with no ending to each. I’m not going to chance getting another book by this author! Very disappointing

I found this book boring . No empathy with the characters. Couldn't care less how it ended.I certainly wouldn't recommend it.