In Dublin's Fair City

In Dublin's Fair City Review


by Rhys Bowen



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2008 Writer
joyjoy
Houston, TX

A visit to pre-independence Ireland.

5 star rating

fiction reader, chronic reader
Pros

    humorous, likeable characters, well written, well researched


MAY
18
2008

In Dublin's Fair City — 

At the turn of the twentieth century Molly Murphy is something of an anomaly as a private investigator, even if she does restict herself to non-violent cases. (Well, that's her intention.)

When theatrical impressario Tommy Burke asks Molly Murphy to travel to Ireland to find his baby sister it seems a simple, if probably fruitless, task. As soon as she boards the ship Molly is met with a strange request; pretend to be a famous actress for the voyage so said actress can avoid her fans. When the actress's maid is killed, and then the woman disappears, things take a frightening turn. But no where near as frightening as events become when Molly begins looking for Tommy's sister and is drawn into the movement for Irish home rule.

Last edited on May 27, 2008



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LadyMagic wrote on May 29, 2008 at 12:15AM

I really like what you added to your review! : ) Thanks to you I want to read the book. It looks like this would be a great one to be a book on tape. Good job, Joyjoy!!!!

LadyMagic wrote on May 23, 2008 at 12:29PM

In response to joyjoy's comment from May 23, 2008 at 11:31AM:

I hope I didn't upset you or discourage you. I didn't think it was a bad review. You started off with your description it made me want to know more. So that's why I asked those questions - not a sharp criticism - you got my curiosity, which is a very good thing. : ) I sincerely would like to know more about your opinions. It would be wonderful if you added it because you express yourself well and in an interesting way. I'm truly trying to encourage you to write more with this review because it's a good start and I really like it and look forward to reading more! : )

joyjoy wrote on May 23, 2008 at 11:31AM

In response to LadyMagic's comment from May 22, 2008 at 11:22PM:

You're right, this was not one of my better reviews.

LadyMagic wrote on May 22, 2008 at 11:22PM

How about adding a bit more? What did you like best about the book? Did any parts drag? Did it keep you on the edge of your seat? Any funny parts? What was your opinion about the book? If you add more to your review it will be more helpful to readers who may be thinking about reading it. I look forward to reading more.

GeorgeChabot wrote on May 18, 2008 at 9:33PM

Sound's pretty good! ;>


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