The twelfth sensational William Monk mystery from master storyteller Anne Perry
Anne Perry lives in Portmahomack, Scotland. Her William and Hester Monk mysteries have been critically acclaimed, and her well-loved series featuring Thomas and Charlotte Pitt has been adapted for television. THE CATER STREET HANGMAN was watched by millions of viewers when it was broadcast by ITV.
Anne Perry's novels are New York Times bestsellers and have earned
much critical acclaim: 'Give her a good murder and a shameful
social evil, and Anne Perry can write a Victorian mystery that
would make Dickens' eyes pop out
*New York Times Book Review*
A totally contemporary feel ... admirably well-written
*Guardian*
Her Victorian England pulsates with life and is peopled with
wonderfully memorable characters
*Faye Kellerman*
A complex plot supported by superb storytelling ... and William
Monk, a contender for the post of Most Original Investigator in
recent fiction
*Scotland on Sunday*
William Monk is back to investigate the murders of Elissa, the wife of surgeon Kristian Beck, and Sarah Mackison, an artist's model, found strangled in an artist's studio. Who was the real target and who was killed coincidentally? The revolutions that swept Europe in 1848 are the background for this tale, as Kristian, Elissa, and Max Nieman, a friend of the Becks, met in Vienna and fought together there. When the passion and excitement of that life are gone, Elissa turns to gambling and loses much of Kristian's money. This provides a good motive for murder, and those fond of Kristian, notably Lady Callandra Daviot, fight to clear his name. The plot, when existent, is very slow paced. Much of the tale is endless philosophizing and questioning: Why do people gamble? Why would Kristian have killed his wife? When the real killer is uncovered it is climactic, if long overdue. Perhaps an abridged version would work better. Although the reading by David Colacci is good, this is not recommended. Marjorie Lemon, SRCF-Mercer, PA Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
William Monk and wife, Hester, are on the case when two women are found strangled in an artist's studio. The case is especially important to them because one of the women is the wife of Hester's beloved colleague, Dr. Kristian Beck. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
Anne Perry's novels are New York Times bestsellers and have earned
much critical acclaim: 'Give her a good murder and a shameful
social evil, and Anne Perry can write a Victorian mystery that
would make Dickens' eyes pop out * New York Times Book Review *
A totally contemporary feel ... admirably well-written * Guardian
*
Her Victorian England pulsates with life and is peopled with
wonderfully memorable characters * Faye Kellerman *
A complex plot supported by superb storytelling ... and William
Monk, a contender for the post of Most Original Investigator in
recent fiction * Scotland on Sunday *
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