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Near Prospect Park: A Mary Handley Mystery, Book 4 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

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Daring Brooklyn detective Mary Handley teams up with Teddy Roosevelt to solve her husband’s murder, only to run afoul of 19th-century New York’s elite when she uncovers a dangerous conspiracy.

It’s December 1896, and after marrying a muckraking reporter, detective Mary Handley turns her focus from pursuing new cases to raising her newborn daughter. But when her husband turns up dead, Mary knows her next case must be solving his death. Harper was working on a big story - did it get him killed? She sets out to solve his murder, soon discovering that the investigation goes all the way to the top of the New York food chain.

Realizing she’s outgunned, Mary turns to the one person who might be able to help: Commissioner Teddy Roosevelt. As the two dig deep into the underbelly of New York’s social scene, they uncover a sinister plot exploiting the city’s most vulnerable citizens.

Don’t miss any of Lawrence H. Levy’s enchanting Mary Handley mysteries:

Second Street Station
 Brooklyn on Fire
 Last Stop in Brooklyn
 Near Prospect Park

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  1. Listening Length
    8 hours and 16 minutes
  2. Author
    Lawrence H. Levy
  3. Narrator
    Cassandra Campbell
  4. Audible release date
    January 14, 2020
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Random House Audio
  7. ASIN
    B082343KNX
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 8 hours and 16 minutes
Author Lawrence H. Levy
Narrator Cassandra Campbell
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date January 14, 2020
Publisher Random House Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B082343KNX
Best Sellers Rank #289,132 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#3,446 in Historical Mysteries (Audible Books & Originals)
#8,801 in Women Sleuth Mysteries
#15,482 in Historical Mystery

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David Peck
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2022
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Very enjoyable. I read the other three books in the series. Lots of twists and turns. I highly recommend it
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Nancy B. Pope
5.0 out of 5 stars Tremendous Story and Great Writing.
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2020
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This is a great read, and a wonderful story which I enjoyed very much. The previous novels on the same Lady Detective, Mary Handley led us to this chapter in her life. All we can hope for is more in the future
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Amazon Customer, Nanjo
3.0 out of 5 stars Fun read.
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2020
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Fun to read.
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Book Club Mom
4.0 out of 5 stars Fast-moving and entertaining historical mystery
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2020
In Near Prospect Park, Brooklyn detective Mary Handley takes on New York’s upper crust as she works with Lillian Russell, Diamond Jim Brady and Teddy Roosevelt to solve her husband’s murder.

It’s 1895 and Mary is happily married to Harper Lloyd, an investigative journalist. Despite also caring for their baby daughter, Mary still has her feet in detective work. For Mary is a modern woman, unwilling to sacrifice her ambition and independence to society’s (and her opinionated mother’s) expectations.

William S. Gilbert (of the comic opera team Gilbert and Sullivan) has hired Mary to help him retrieve a ransomed manuscript and, with four thousand in cash, Mary agrees to make the exchange with the thief in Prospect Park. But the meeting goes wrong and in the shocking aftermath, Mary discovers that Harper has been murdered. Fueled on grief and rage, Mary sets out to find his killer.

Mary first turns to her contacts in the Gilbert case, who include actress Lillian Russell and railroad supplies magnate Diamond Jim Brady. Through them, she soon becomes acquainted with blue blood bad boys Stanford White and James Breese. White, a famous architect and photographer and financier Breese have been linked to a raucous party in which fifteen-year-old Susie Johnson was hired to jump out of a pie. Johnson’s claims of rape were largely quashed by the powerful elite. But Mary has not forgotten the scandal of the Pie Girl Dinner and, despite investigating Harper’s murder, she knows she must also get to the bottom of this atrocious behavior. Teddy Roosevelt, president of the New York police commissioners and a strong supporter of women’s rights, also has Mary’s back.

Mary is a risk-taker, but a confident one, for she is a master in jujitsu and she has flattened many foes with her quick moves. She will need these skills as she digs deeper into the case.

I enjoyed this fast-moving and entertaining historical mystery. As in his earlier books, the author includes many historical figures and brings their personalities to life. New York in the 1890s was a rough place, especially for women. The Pie Girl Dinner, an actual event, is just one example of how crimes against women are nothing new.

As in the earlier Mary Handley Mysteries, Near Prospect Park is an enjoyable mystery that incorporates humor into serious themes. Mary’s character is strong, yet vulnerable, making her relatable, even in modern times. I’m looking forward to more Mary Handley adventures!
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John Griffin
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2020
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Great story. It helps if you have read the other books in the series. Hope he keeps writing.
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Trude V
5.0 out of 5 stars Great historical mystery
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2020
I really liked this historical mystery. I hadn't read the first any of the previous books in this series and I confess I was expecting something lighter...this is not a cozy! It's subject matter is dark and in tune with today's "me too" movement.
Mary Handley is a PI...a hard road when women were expected to just stay home and be wives and mothers. At the start of this book Mary's husband is murdered leaving her a widow with a baby daughter. She sets out to find her husband's killer. During her quest for justice we get to meet many real-life historical figures....Teddy Roosevelt, Diamond Jim Brady and Lillian Russell among them. The author does an outstanding job in giving the reader the feeling of late 19th centuryNew York City.
As I said...I hadn't read any of the previous books but I've since purchased the first 2 and look forward to reading them. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Sharon B
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Mystery in this Series!
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020
Thank you to Random House Publishing and Net Galley for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review. I love this series and have read all of the Mary Handley Mysteries. In this installment, Mary solves the murder of her reporter husband, Harper Lloyd. There are lots of twists and turns along the way. It's also an exciting story because her partner in solving the crime is Teddy Roosevelt. Some of the other characters are also based on real people. I hope the author keeps writing these intriguing mysteries! I am definitely a fan!
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User7508
5.0 out of 5 stars Detective story
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2020
The book starts out with a few different stories and it really made me wonder if I could keep up.They all eventually intersect to make a wonderful mystery.
Mary Handley is a detective.She was in the middle of a case when her husband is murdered.Along with the commissioner Teddy Roosevelt’s help she tries to solve this case.The who’s who of New York’s high society cross paths with them along the way.
Loved the historical setting.A mystery you can really sink your teeth into.
#netgalley#nearprospectpark#lawrencehlevy
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