Murder In Morningside Heights: A Gaslight Mystery

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After graduating from a prestigious women's college, Abigail Northrup joined the ranks of the New Women - ladies planning for a life without a husband in which they make their own decisions and make a difference. Unfortunately, her murder ended all that. When the police declare the incident a random attack and refuse to investigate further, Frank takes the case. And since Sarah is more familiar with the world of academia, he'll need her help. Yet difficulties arise as they learn that while Abigail may have been an exemplary student, she lived in a world of secrets and lies...

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Praise for Murder in Morningside Heights

...with writing this good, I would recommend not missing a single Thompson tale. Suspense Magazine

Praise for Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue

Fans of Anne Perry will enjoy this series...With an engrossing mystery, lively characters, and a wealth of historical detail, Thompsons Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue is sure to please.Fresh Fiction

A fantastic historical with a wonderfully plucky amateur female sleuth.Library Journal

Wonderful...a fine mix of historical setting and mystery.Open Book Society

Praise for the Edgar and Agatha awardnominated Gaslight Mysteries

TANTALIZING.Catherine Coulter, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Victoria Thompson SHINESAnne Perry and Caleb Carr fans, rejoice!Tamar Myers, national bestselling author

REWARDING reading to fans of Rhys Bowen and Cordelia Frances Biddle.Library Journal

GANGS OF NEW YORK, EAT YOUR HEART OUTthis book is the real thing.
Mystery Scene

This is a STRONG tale, emotionally and historically, and a puzzling mystery.RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 Stars, Top Pick)

Author Bio

Victoria Thompson is the Edgar and Agatha award-nominated author of the Gaslight Mysteries-including Murder in the Bowery, Murder in Morningside Heights, Murder on Amsterdam Avenue, and Murder in Murray Hill-as well as numerous historical novels. She lives in Indiana with her husband and a very spoiled little dog.