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Away in a Manger

Molly Murphy Mysteries

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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.

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Engaging Mystery • Historical Details • Outstanding Narration • Feisty Protagonist • Christmas Setting • Angelic Voice
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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.

Wonderful story

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

Heartwarming

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

Molly Murphy is the best!!

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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.

Enjoyed all 17 in the series!!

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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!

PERFECT!

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

Wow!

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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.

Way better than expected

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If you could sum up Away in a Manger in three words, what would they be?

Touching, entertaining, interesting

Who was your favorite character and why?

Molly, because of the reliance and stubbornness she shows.

Which character – as performed by Nicola Barber – was your favorite?

Molly

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

A little of both

Any additional comments?

I true enjoy every book in this series and continue to listen to them over and over

Love Molly Murphy

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Having read all the books in the series I found that this one was not one of the best written. The trip from Greenwich Village to her destination on Long Island was a bit of a stretch in a driving snow storm as it still is today. Coming from New York and having made that trip both by car railway it's not an easy trip Eleanor, Fayetteville NC.

Not the best

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The accents are delightful, and I love historical settings. The plot is just tricky enough to get me thinking.

Perfect Christmas Mystery

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