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In Sunshine or in Shadow

By: Rhys Bowen, Clare Broyles
Narrated by: Nicola Barber
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Publisher's summary

Retired Detective Molly Murphy Sullivan is back with In Sunshine or in Shadow, the next book in this beloved series by New York Times best-selling author Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles.

New York, 1908: The days are getting longer—and warmer—in Manhattan. Molly Murphy Sullivan doesn’t want to leave her home in the city, but typhoid is back, and she’s expecting. So she heads north with the children to summer with her mother-in-law in Westchester County. Molly tells herself it won’t be so bad, after all the countryside is pretty, and she’s determined to make the best of it. Even if she’s leaving her husband, Daniel, behind. And at least she’s not the only one heading north. Her great friends, Sid and Gus, are headed to the Catskills to visit Sid’s family.

Though her mother-in-law is a surprisingly excellent host, Molly quickly grows bored. And when Sid and Gus invite her to visit, Molly jumps at the chance to stay with them at an artist’s community. What a pleasant time they’ll have, so far from the city, although Sid isn’t so enthusiastic about having to visit her family in the nearby Jewish bungalow community. But deep in the Catskills, tensions are running high, and it’s not long before a body delays Molly’s return to Westchester.

©2024 Janet Quin-Harkin (writing as Rhys Bowen) and Clare Broyles (P)2024 Audible, Inc.
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About the Creator-Rhys Bowen

About the Creator

Rhys Bowen is the New York Times bestselling author of the Anthony Award- and Agatha Award-winning Molly Murphy mysteries, the Edgar Award-nominated Evan Evans series, the Royal Spyness series, and several stand-alone novels including In Farleigh Field. Born in England, she lives in San Rafael, CA.

About the Creator-Clare Broyles

About the Creator

Clare Broyles, who is Rhys Bowen's daughter, is a teacher and a musician. She began collaborating with her mother on the Molly Murphy mystery series with Wild Irish Rose. She has worked as a composer and arranger in the theater for both Arizona Theater Company and Childsplay and was nominated for an ariZoni 'Zoni' Theater Award. Clare is married to a teacher and they have three children.

About the Performer-Nicola Barber

About the Performer

Nicola Barber’s voice can be heard on television and radio commercials, popular video games such as World of Warcraft, and even in talking toys. Twice chosen as an AudioFile “Best Voice,” her work has garnered multiple Earphones Awards, four Audie Awards, a Library Journal starred review, and a SOVAS Award. Nicola voices the animation in each episode of Wyatt Cenac’s Problem Areas on HBO, and she dubbed the lead role on Netflix’s dystopian drama The Barrier. Raised in England and Scotland, Nicola immigrated to the US South and lived in the Midwest before finding her home in New York City. If you can’t find her in the recording studio, she’s probably dancing on roller skates in Central Park.

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I love Molly!

Themes of Jewish life and antisemitism, feminism and adolescent angst add to Molly’s solving a mystery while people treat her like a delicate flower because of her pregnancy. So glad that doesn’t happen anymore!

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I wish there were more.

Molly stories are always great this was no exception. I love Molly book. Can’t wait for the next.

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wonderful return

Rhys Bowen does it again, with a wonderfully enjoyable, entrancing, fast paced mystery. So lovely to spend time with Molly and crew.

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Excellent

So happy Ms.Bowen has continued the Molly Murphy series. I love her stories and this story did not disappoint. It had its mystery, lovable characters, a little history. Please give us another book.

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Not as gripping

I love the Molly Murphy series and Nikola Barber does a great job narrating. This story was not as gripping as past storylines. Also there is usually more depth in the historical aspects.

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Very good story

I thought the setting was brilliant and imaginative departure from NYC. The mystery was good though no surprises much. I had an idea of the mystery solution after a certain clue. The characters were engaging also.

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Another great one!

I love Bowen’s books, all of them. This one did not disappoint yet again. She is a very talented writer and storyteller. If you listen to this one, definitely go back and get the other ones as well. You’ll be glad you did.

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In Sunshine or in Shadows

In general I truly enjoyed the entire Molly Murphy Series
Royal spyness was equally enjoyable
Hopefully there will be additional books to the Molly Murphy Series when will there be new ones how do we know about the new baby etc

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Lovely

I love this series. I have all of them. Always happy to see new books added to the collection.

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Always A Delightful Read!

Rhys and Claire (congratulations) always provide an enjoyable story. They infuse each mystery with plenty of history and humor. Molly continues to be a favorite character for me. I wish there were 100 of these entertaining novels.

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