Murder on Waverly Place

this series of books, give an authentic snapshot of that period in our US history. the characters are developed and believable - human. the mysteries hold you. i had the luxury of reading the majority of this series en masse. however, now that i have to wait for each installment - i can still stay with the lives of these characters without having to re-read previous installments. Victoria (unlike some authors)does not... Read Full Review

I have followed Ms. Thompson's Gaslight Series since the series started. I have enjoyed the mystery,the suspense and the drama of each murder. The relationship between the two main characters is starting to simmer, into what all the readers hope is a lasting partnership. The introduction of the two girls gives the stories even more plots and twists. I would like to hear about the detetive's son and hope he and his grandmother... Read Full Review

This Victorian Gaslight mystery is perfect for any library strong in historic mystery settings. Here Sarah Brandt discovers a seance that leads to murder, involving Sarah in another Waverly Place mystery and scandal that threatens to take over the venue and involves her own mother. Outstanding protagonists lead to an incredible story of a daring sleuth's convoluted twists and turns.

I enjoyed Victoria Thompson's newest book, "Murder on Waverly Place" very much. I don't understand the negative remarks others have made about her newest novel. I found the plot well developed, the familiar characters engaging, the story attention holding, and the history interesting. Her use of the flashlight in her story was inspired, and her comments at the end of the book about its research for her story were remarkable... Read Full Review

At the turn of the twentieth century, Mr. and Mrs. Decker are one of the wealthiest couples in high society New York City, but their daughter Sarah Brandt chose to work as a midwife in the rundown tenement neighborhoods. Sarah's mother asks her to accompany her to a medium's house on Waverly Place because she is desperate to contact the spirit of her dead older daughter Maggie; she wants to ask forgiveness for what she and... Read Full Review