Still Life with Murder Book Reviews

AUTHOR
P.B. Ryan
SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
796

Still Life with Murder by P.B. Ryan Book Summary

"What a thoroughly charming book! A beautiful combination of entertaining characters, minute historical research, and a powerful evocation of time and place." —New York Times bestselling author Barbara Hambly

Boston, 1868: The dawn of the Gilded Age, an era of burgeoning commerce and invention, of unimaginable new fortunes and lavish excess—for some. Born into poverty, young Nell Sweeney scratches by on her wits and little else until fortune blesses her with a position as nursery governess to the fabulously wealthy Hewitts. But she soon learns that ugly secrets lurk beneath the surface of their gold-plated world.

The Hewitts' eldest son, William, a former Union Army battle surgeon and the black sheep of the family, was reported to have died years before in a notorious Confederate prison. But one snowy February afternoon, his parents learn that he is, in fact, still alive—and in jail for having murdered a man while on opium. Infuriated by his son's deception and convinced of his guilt, August Hewitt forbids his wife from coming to Will's aid, so she begs Nell to help exonerate him. Nell finds that she must delve into the kind of dark and treacherous underworld she thought she'd left far behind if she is to unearth the truth before the hangman's noose tightens around William Hewitt's throat.

Still Life with Murder is a #1 national bestseller originally published by Berkley Prime Crime.

"P.B. Ryan makes a stunning debut with Still Life with Murder, bringing Nineteenth Century Boston alive, from its teeming slums to the mansions on Boston Common, and populating it with a vivid and memorable cast of characters... I couldn't put the book down...." —Bestselling author Victoria Thompson

"P.B. Ryan captures an authentic flavor of post-Civil War Boston... The atmosphere is that of The Alienist, but feisty Irish nursemaid Nell Sweeney is a more likable protagonist. I look forward to seeing her in action again." —New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen

"Still Life with Murder is a skillfully written story of intrigue and murder set during Boston's famous Gilded Age. Nell Sweeney is a winning heroine gifted with common sense, grit, and an underlying poignancy. With its rich sense of place and time and a crisp, intelligent plot, readers will speed through this tale and be clamoring for more." —Bestselling author Earlene Fowler

"Utterly absorbing. Vividly alive characters in a setting so clearly portrayed that one could step right into it. A very clever plot in which each clue is clearly offered and yet the identity of the murderer is a complete surprise."
—Bestselling author Roberta Gellis

"If you like fast moving, accurately drawn, historical mysteries, you won't go wrong by trying Still Life with Murder." —Reviewing the Evidence

"This debut mystery is a winner, with a feisty heroine, a colorful historical backdrop and a strong mystery rife with complexities. An ideal blend of history and mystery." —RT BookReviews

"Still Life with Murder is sheer perfection... gripping... powerful... unforgettable... You'll know you've read one hell of a story after you turn the last page!" —Reader to Reader Reviews

About the Author: Patricia Ryan, a.k.a. P.B. Ryan, is the USA Today bestselling author of more than two dozen novels, including the #1 national bestseller Still Life with Murder. Pat's books have garnered rave reviews and been published in over twenty countries. Visit her at pb-ryan.com.
 

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Book Name Still Life with Murder
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Still Life with Murder (P.B. Ryan) Book Reviews 2024

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Historical mystery. This was a very pleasant and interesting book with a good plot and a view of different classes during and after the war. I would recommend reading this book.

A great read. Compelling characters, interesting plot, great use of humor and irony. A new author for my favorites list.

Historical mystery novel. Set in Brahmin Boston on Colonnade Ave., this mystery of post Civil War participants is rather intriguing and well written and thought out. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience! Will seek this series for further reading. Recommend this although it has an element of restrained romance in it.

Excellent murder mystery set post-War Between The States. Well written, historical, plot twists, well-edited. A pleasure to read

Still Life. Excellent story with good descriptions of the seedy world of opium and life of poor women during that time period. Thank you for not describing it too graphically but just enough to make us sad for William. Thanks, g

Still Life with Murder. 👍

A Nice Read. A sweet post-Civil War budding romance along with family secrets, and the seamier side of Boston.

Awesome Start. This was an awesome start to what will hopefully be a great series. I loved the protagonist of the book, Nell. She was smart and unexpected. The mystery was a good one and keeps you guessing till the end. The author also did a good job with the historical setting. I will definitely be continuing on in the series.

Exciting read. Winding plot with a lot of twists and likable characters. Pleasant interlude in an busy life.

Still Life with Murder. Nell Sweeney is an Irish lass who clawed her way out of the depths of poverty to become governess in a wealthy, Brahmin household in 1870s Boston. She is super intelligent and persistent in trying to clear the name of the oldest son of her employer, Viola Hewitt, of the murderer of a nefarious rogue. Dr. Will Hewitt,aka will Touissant, doesn’t help matters as he is an opium addict who keeps the truth of the night in question from anyone who wants to help him. Lots of twists and turns in the plot as Nell, viola, and Jack Pratt (Will’s bff since childhood) persevere until the horrible truth finally surfaces with heartbreaking repercussions. Great read! I recommend this book and look forward to reading more of the series.

Still Life With Murder. Great book. Surprise ending.

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Summary of Still Life with Murder by P.B. Ryan

The Still Life with Murder book written by P.B. Ryan was published on 28 May 2014, Wednesday in the Historical category. A total of 796 readers of the book gave the book 4.5 points out of 5.

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