- Title:
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The Last Illusion
- Series:
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Molly Murphy #9
- Written by:
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Rhys Bowen
- Read by:
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Nicola Barber
- Format:
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Unabridged CD Audio Book
- Number of CDs:
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9
- Duration:
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10 hours 11 minutes
- Published:
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August 01 2019
- Available Date:
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August 01 2019
- Age Category:
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Adult
- ISBN:
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9780655616177
- Genres:
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Fiction; Crime & Thriller; Detective; Historical; Historical Fiction; Mystery
- Publisher:
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Bolinda/Audible audio
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Format
Price
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Set in New York City in 1903, Bowen’s ninth Molly Murphy mystery opens with a magic show ... that ends in disaster.
Irish immigrant and private detective Molly Murphy is thrilled to have a ticket to see world-famous illusionist Harry Houdini. But before he can even take the stage, the opening act goes horribly wrong – and the sensational Signor Scarpelli’s lovely assistant is sawed in half. In the aftermath, Scarpelli accuses Houdini of tampering with his equipment. Who else but the so-called Handcuff King could have got a hold of his trunk of tricks, which he keeps under lock and key?
And it seems the maestro Scarpelli’s not the only one critical of Houdini. Now that he’s raised the stakes to such a perilous level, lesser acts are being put out of business. With everyone on edge, Houdini’s wife hires Molly to watch his back. But how can she protect a man who literally risks his life every night? Now it’s up to Molly to keep an eye on Houdini and find out whether these masters of illusion are simply up to their tricks – or if there truly is something much more treacherous going on …
'Molly grows ever more engaging against a vibrant background of New York's dark side at the turn of the century.'
Kirkus Reviews
'Irish humour and gritty determination ... with charm and optimism.'
Anne Perry
'The gutsy Molly, who’s no prim Edwardian miss, will appeal to fans of contemporary female detectives.'
Publishers Weekly