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Murder on Millionaires' Row

Book 1 in the series:Rose Gallagher Mystery

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Rose Gallagher, a housemaid on Fifth Avenue, embarks on a daring mission to find her missing employer, Mr. Thomas Wiltshire. Unraveling a world of ghosts, shades, and occult wonders, Rose navigates through a fast-paced paranormal adventure with elements of romance sprinkled in. Set in Gilded Age Manhattan in 1886, the novel follows Rose's journey as she defies societal norms and dives into a mysterious case involving murder, kidnapping, Irish gangs, Pinkerton agents, witches, and more. The story is narrated in the first person from Rose's perspective, offering an intimate look into her character and the atmospheric setting of historic New York.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, with Rose Gallagher being a standout figure due to her determination and charm in navigating her challenges.

Writing/Prose:

The writing is richly descriptive and immersive, effectively blending historical detail with a compelling first-person narrative.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative follows a maid's quest to uncover the mystery surrounding her employer's disappearance, exploring themes of crime and the supernatural.

Setting:

The setting is a richly depicted 1886 New York City, contrasting opulence with poverty and providing a vibrant backdrop for the story.

Pacing:

Pacing varies throughout the book, beginning slowly but gaining momentum, particularly in the latter half.
As I tell you this story, I’ll thank you to remember that I was young and in love. That’s not an excuse, but if you’re looking to understand what happened on that day in January 1886—what really happe...

Notes:

Murder on Millionaires' Row is Erin Lindsey's debut novel.
The story is set in New York City during the Gilded Age in 1886.
The main character, Rose Gallagher, is an Irish maid working for a wealthy British man named Thomas Wiltshire.
Rose begins her own investigation when Wiltshire goes missing, believing the police are not taking the case seriously.
The novel includes various elements such as murder, theft, Irish gangs, and Pinkerton agents, mixed with paranormal aspects like ghosts and magic.
It’s written in the first person from Rose's perspective, providing insight into her character.
Rose is described as spunky, intelligent, and determined, with a crush on her employer, which drives her investigation.
The book vividly portrays the contrast between the luxurious Fifth Avenue and the gritty Five Points neighborhood of New York City.
The author conducted thorough historical research, as noted in the author's note at the end.
The novel combines historical mystery with elements of paranormal fantasy and potential romance, appealing to a wide range of readers.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The story includes medium content warnings for potential themes and described situations of violence, kidnapping, and encounters with gangs and supernatural occurrences.

Has Romance?

The book contains a medium level of romance, primarily depicted through Rose's crush on her employer, Thomas Wiltshire, and their evolving relationship.

From The Publisher:

In Murder on Millionaires' Row, Erin Lindsey's debut historical mystery, a daring housemaid searches Gilded Age Manhattan for her missing employer and finds a hidden world of magic, ghosts, romance, and Pinkerton detectives.

"With a strong, likeable heroine and a well-drawn cast of characters, this highly recommended romp through late 19th-century New York will have readers clamoring for the next installment."-Library Journal (Starred)

Rose Gallagher might dream of bigger things, but she's content enough with her life as a housemaid. After all, it's not every girl from Five Points who gets to spend her days in a posh Fifth Avenue brownstone, even if only to sweep its floors. But all that changes on the day her boss, Mr. Thomas Wiltshire, disappears. Rose is certain Mr. Wiltshire is in trouble, but the police treat his disappearance as nothing more than the whims of a rich young man behaving badly. Meanwhile, the friend who reported him missing is suspiciously unhelpful. With nowhere left to turn, Rose takes it upon herself to find her handsome young employer.

The investigation takes her from the marble palaces of Fifth Avenue to the sordid streets of Five Points. When a ghostly apparition accosts her on the street, Rose begins to realize that the world around her isn't at all as it seems-and her place in it is about to change forever.

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About the Author:

ERIN LINDSEY has lived and worked in dozens of countries around the world, but has only ever called two places home: her native city of Calgary and her adopted hometown of New York. In addition to the Rose Gallagher mysteries, she is the author of the Bloodbound series of fantasy novels from Ace. She divides her time between Calgary and Brooklyn with her husband and a pair of half-domesticated cats.

 
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