The Family Way

By: Rhys Bowen

Narrated by: Nicola Barber

Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins

Publisher's summary

Molly Murphy - now Molly Sullivan - is a year into her marriage, expecting her first child, and confined to the life of a housewife. She’s restless and irritable in the enforced idleness of pregnancy and the heat of a New York summer in 1905. So when a trip to the post office brings a letter addressed to her old detective agency asking her to locate a missing Irish serving maid, Molly figures it couldn’t hurt to at least ask around, despite her promise to Daniel to give up her old career as a detective. On the same day, Molly learns that five babies have been kidnapped in the past month.

Refusing to let Molly help with the kidnapping investigation, Daniel sends her away to spend the summer with his mother. But even in the quiet, leafy suburbs, Molly’s own pending motherhood makes her unable to ignore these missing children. What she uncovers will lead her on a terrifying journey through all levels of society, putting her life - and that of her baby - in danger.

The Family Way, the latest entry in Rhys Bowen’s best-selling Molly Murphy series, will delight fans and win over newcomers with its elegantly plotted mystery, atmospheric historical detail, and vivid characters.

©2013 Rhys Bowen (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

Technical issue with recording

I have been listening to the Molly Murphy series from Book 1. My own Irish heritage and family ties to early 20th century New York make the stories of interest plus I am a mystery fan. In general the stories are well researched historically while the predictable coincidences of the storyline and of Molly's actions are a bit overdone. Entertaining nonetheless. An annoying issue with this Book's recording were repeated instances of background noises evidently occurring in the recording studio, distracting from the story. This recording needs to be cleaned up!

Good Read - Molly Settles Into Married Life

I was surprised at the relatively harsh review of this installment. While not the author's strongest work in the series, it rather accurately depicts the conflicts newly married (and expectant) couples face.

Because of the reviews, I considered not downloading this one, but Molly and Daniel (and
Sid and Gus) are now like relatives of the early 20th Century who send me lively letters every so often. I simply must know what is going on in their lives. So despite the lackluster response of other reviewers, I took the listen, and was glad I did.

Yes there are some moments where Molly is more naive than usual, and Daniel plays the overbearing husband a bit too much, but I think that is the author's attempt to remind the reader of the time period in which the story is set.

If you are a fan of the series--go for it. It's a good read, if not the best of the series.

Nicola Barber makes this book come alive

Lots of coincidences, but still very fun. Nicola Barbara makes the book so much fun because of her beautiful accent.

Heavy Breathing

What did you love best about The Family Way?

I enjoy this series. This book seemed to have audible heavy breaths by the reader. Was different. Speaking of heavy breathing...the birth of the baby did not occur in the story but in a "postscript"

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

You know Molly will get herself into a bad situation, someone will die, Daniel gets mad and it all comes together...Still it is fun to figure out the story connections just before it is obvious!

Which character – as performed by Nicola Barber – was your favorite?

Molly of course

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

always addicting

Molly is at it again

I truly enjoy the Molly Murphy series. I was afraid that when Molly married Daniel the books would become stale and boring. However, two books into marriage Molly is still solving mysteries and as good as ever.

love this series

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I love anything about Ireland and life there. The characters are well formed and ever evoleing.

Loved this story!

I like all of the Molly Murphy series. And this book was particularly charming, sweet and suspenseful.

Love

I love all of her books, the narration was on point as always but I think they could have done a better job editing it. I could hear when she would take a breath and swallow in certain parts and it was really distracting. Overall a good read! She does not disappoint!

Sigh

Many twist and turns with a lot of sadness but it n the end a lot of joy.

Molly finds herself in the city when it is so hot and finally agrees to go stay with her mother in law. Of course so is looking for a missing girl and a journey of deceit and murder follow

As always I love to narrator who has been perfect for this series!!

Audio poorly edited

I love this series, but this particular installment is poorly edited. They left in a bunch of long silences and audio of the narrator swallowing/taking deep breaths. It's a little distracting.