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  • Away in a Manger

  • Molly Murphy Mysteries
  • By: Rhys Bowen
  • Narrated by: Nicola Barber
  • Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (885 ratings)

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Away in a Manger

By: Rhys Bowen
Narrated by: Nicola Barber
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It's Christmastime in 1905 New York City, and for once Molly Murphy Sullivan is looking forward to the approaching holidays. She has a family of her own now: She and Daniel have a baby son, and 12-year-old Bridie is living with them as their ward. As Molly and the children listen to carolers in the street, they hear a lovely voice, the voice of an angel, and see a beggar girl huddled in a doorway, singing "Away in a Manger". Bridie is touched by the girl's ragged clothes and wants to help her out if they can. They give her a quarter only to watch a bigger boy take it from her. But Molly discovers the boy is the girl's older brother. They've come from England, and their mother has disappeared, and they're living with an aunt who mistreats them terribly. Molly quickly realizes that these children are not the usual city waifs. They are well spoken and clearly used to better things. So who are they? And what's happened to their mother?

As Molly looks for a way to help the children and for the answers to these questions, she gets drawn into an investigation that will take her up to the highest levels of New York society. This is another compelling and richly drawn mystery from New York Times best seller Rhys Bowen.

©2015 Rhys Bowen (P)2015 Audible, Inc.
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Wonderful story

Each of the books in this series is unique and compelling, inserting you into the lives of Molly Murphy Sullivan and her family. This one is no different. The narration is fantastic and easily understood as the voices of each character is unique to itself. One would think that the plot lines would begin to sound the same in each successive book, but they are also original and not predictable. I can’t wait for the next one.

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Heartwarming

A great “read” at this time of year. A heartwarming whodunnit with the ever stalwart Molly.

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Molly Murphy is the best!!

The setting in early NYC is great, and the stories always very exciting, love these books!

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Enjoyed all 17 in the series!!

I have enjoyed the Molly Murphy mystery series ever since the first book. I was hooked and not a single one has disappointed.
Nicola Barber is an amazing narrator and has done the stories well. I am sad to be finished but it was certainly an enjoyable ride.

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PERFECT!

Exactly what I wanted and expected: yet another fun, interesting, intriguing, and enjoyable adventure with Molly. If you are a fan of this series I am sure you will love it.

If you are new to Molly's escapades, my advice is stop right now and start with Book 1 - it's totally worth it.

Can't wait for book 16 in March!

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Wow!

Fabulous all around. Ms. Bowen kept me on the edge of my ears. loved it!

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One of her best

Rhys Bowen tells a great tale. The life of poor children on the streets of New York is the focus But the pleasures of the Christmas in the city provide a welcome contrast

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Another Good Molly Murphy Mystery!

Rhys Bowen has written another good mystery. I love the characters she has brought to life. Molly is as feisty as ever, and always wanting to help the under dog.

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Great!

Loved it! As always anything Rhys Bowen writes is entertaining. I enjoy following Molly through her life and career.

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Way better than expected

This is the first book I've listen to by this author. I was looking for a Christmas read when I came on it. I read several reviews and most were favorable so I decided to give it a listen. I am very glad I did. It proved to be just the right length for a Christmas story. I really liked the story and Ms Barber did a fine job presenting it. The thing I liked the most was that it was a good story with an interesting ending. Thank You for a good book and a fine presentation.

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