Murder on Lenox Hill

Gaslight Mystery Series #7

By: Victoria Thompson

Narrated by: Callie Beaulieu

When the affluent Lintons of Lenox Hill summon Sarah Brandt to examine their teenage daughter, their worst fear is confirmed: she is with child. The pregnancy is a mystery, however, as the young woman - mentally still a child herself - is never left on her own and denies that any man has ever hurt her. It's a delicate situation, one which casts suspicion on those close to the Lintons, including their beloved minister, the Reverend Oliver Upchurch. As midwife Sarah Brandt and a reluctant detective sergeant Frank Malloy investigate, fate deals their inquiry a harsh blow. The reverend falls dead during a service, poisoned by cyanide-laced wine in his chalice. Now, they must not only uncover the truth behind the Linton girl's pregnancy but also track down Upchurch's killer before this sordid affair wreaks havoc on more innocent lives.

©2006 Victoria Thompson (P)2016 Tantor

Critic reviews

"A convincing tale of depravity and death among the upper classes of old New York." ( Kirkus)

MURDER ON LENOX HILL

This is another good book in the Sarah Brandt series. I like the fact that Frank and Sarah is working together more. There is a couple different things going on in this book. One Frank is trying to find who killed Sarah's husband. That I liked. Another is a young girl
That was slow or not as normal as she should be for her age. She had gotten pregnant and didn't know or understand why or what was happening. I didn't like that part of the story. I just about quit listening to it. But I kept listening and it turned out to be a good book. Victoria Thompson is an excellent writer. I highly recommend this series. I do recommend to listen to them in order. The main thing I'm interested in is Sarah and Frank's storyline. So doing them in order gives you the best enjoyment of the series. Callie Beaulieu does a great job narrating this book. If my review is any help will you please click on the helpful link below. Thank you.

Good mystery

A difficult topic but interesting mystery. Mrs Upton added a surprising element, especially in chapter 11, where she did something unusual but almost funny. This author is a good writer. The narrator is heavy handed with her tone, lacks nuance, and is too modern-private-eye sounding, though I got used to her because the story was so good.

What a twist!

I absolutely enjoy this series. My teenage kids have even enjoyed it. Suspenseful, engaging, provoking.

Still Binge Listening

I have reached the point in this series where critiques are difficult. I love the series, and if you are up to Book 7 then presumably you do too so you will keep going no matter what I say!

Continuing with my binge-listen, I sailed through Book 7 in no time. My only complaint about this instalment was that it felt a little silly when everyone started confessing to the murder, it was almost comical which is not the usual tone of these books at all. Aside from that, I loved it as I knew I would.

Book 8, here I come!

gaslight series great!

This series of mysteries is wonderful summer reading. A little history, a little suspense and always a life lesson or so. Worth reading!