Hush Now, Don't You Cry

De: Rhys Bowen

Narrado por: Nicola Barber

In the latest in Rhys Bowen's award-winning historical series, Molly Murphy is supposed to give up sleuthing now that she’s married, but the murder of an alderman puts her on the trail of a killer.

Molly Murphy, now Molly Sullivan, and her husband Daniel, a captain in the New York Police department, have been invited to spend their honeymoon on the Newport, RI, estate of Alderman Brian Hannan in the spring of 1904. Molly doesn’t entirely trust the offer. Hannan - an ambitious man - has his eye on a senate seat and intentions of taking Tammany Hall to get it.

When Hannan is found dead at the base of the cliffs that overlook the Atlantic, Molly’s suspicions are quickly justified, and as much as she wants to keep her promise to Daniel that she won’t do any more sleuthing now, there isn’t much she can do once the chase is on. Rhys Bowen’s brilliant wit and charm are on full display in Hush Now, Don’t You Cry, another outstanding addition to her Agatha and Anthony award-winning historical series.

©2012 Rhys Bowen (P)2013 Audible Inc.

I've read enough to predict the phrases Bowen will use

Overall, I enjoy the series, but this one had repetitive phrasing. In one conversation they repeated the same questions. In one scene Molly twice noted that everyone looked at her like they had forgotten she was there. I realize this is poor editing as much as writing errors.
I don't dislike Daniel as much as some reviewers because he seems to be coming around to accepting Molly for who she is.

Murder on the cliffs

Fun female investigator solves multiple murders. Great characters and locations. Forward thinking author who does a great job setting by the scene.

Favorite so far

All of these stories have been great. This however is my favorite. Molly more mature and the story didn't lag.

1900s Newport Mystery with Molly Delights

Exploring Newport in the 1900s with Molly Murphy in Rhys Bowen’s "Hush Now, Don’t You Cry" was a delightful journey that took an unexpected turn. As Molly embarks on her supposed-to-be tranquil honeymoon with her husband Daniel, the plot thickens quickly with the mysterious death of Alderman Brian Hannan, thrusting Molly back into her sleuthing ways. The setting of Newport, with its gilded age glamour and dark undercurrents, is vividly rendered, making the historical atmosphere one of the book's strengths.

The unfolding of Molly and Daniel’s honeymoon highlights that marriage beginnings can be anything but smooth, adding depth to their relationship and complexity to the narrative. The story captivates with twists that defy predictability, especially towards its conclusion, making it hard to put the book down. For readers of the Catholic faith, a word of caution: there may be themes that challenge traditional views, so approaching with an open mind is advisable. Overall, "Hush Now, Don’t You Cry" is another engaging installment in Rhys Bowen’s series, where her knack for blending historical settings with compelling mysteries shines brightly.

Totally Molly

This was one of my favorite Molly Murphy stories. It was nice that it was all Molly and she showed her true value as a detective!! Once again Rhys Bowen did her magic in making us wait to the end to knowing who the murderer was. And Nicola had her work cut out for her with more characters, especially male characters, than normal. But as always she did an amazing job!!!

best ever!

Best story that I've heard yet in the series. just keeps getting better. It has at least two very moving scenes in which life and death hangs in the balance. I enjoy any series with a historical perspective.

another hit!!

this was another wonderful story and a wonderful performance!! cant wait for the next one.

Hate Daniel love most others

I still don't know if I hate Daniel because he's a 1904 ass or because of how he is voiced

Family Secrets Aplenty

On her honeymoon with Daniel, Molly stumbles into another mystery (two mysteries actually). This book was a pleasant surprise. While I always enjoy the Molly Murphy mysteries the last couple have been a little repetitive. This book was a breath of fresh air. Out of New York and ready for a peaceful honeymoon Molly and Daniel become entangled with a family hiding more than a few skeletons in their closet. Molly in her typical head strong straight forward fashion is on the case to figure out who done it.

My absolute favorite series.

I'm not good at writing reviews that don't include spoilers. All I can really say is that with every book, I love Molly more and more.