Execution Dock (William Monk Mystery, Book 16) by Anne Perry - ISBN: 9780755320639
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In murky London, justice fails. Who protects a child killer?

Execution Dock (William Monk Mystery, Book 16)

A gripping Victorian mystery of corruption, betrayal and intrigue

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  • Paperback

    432 pages

  • Release Date

    28 April 2010

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Summary

Once again, Inspector William Monk, now of the Thames River Police, must face a dangerous foe. It’s 1864, and after a game of cat and mouse, Monk has captured Jericho Phillips, the man he suspects of brutally killing a young mudlark and running an evil child prostitution ring. In bringing Phillips to justice, Monk hopes to close down the ring and avenge the memory of Durban, his old commander, who was determined to capture Philips. However at trial justice does not prevail. Oliver Rathbone, M…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780755320639
ISBN-10:0755320638
Author:Anne Perry
Publisher:Headline Publishing Group
Imprint:Headline Book Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:432
Release Date:28 April 2010
Weight:343g
Dimensions:199mm x 131mm x 27mm
Series:William Monk Mystery
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Her Victorian England pulsates with life and is peopled with wonderfully memorable characters

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

About The Author

Anne Perry

Anne Perry is a New York Times bestselling author noted for her memorable characters, historical accuracy and exploration of social and ethical issues. Her two series, one featuring Thomas Pitt and one featuring William Monk, have been published in multiple languages. Anne Perry has also published a successful series based around World War One and the Reavley family, and the recent standalone novel The Sheen on the Silk. Anne Perry was selected by The Times as one of the twentieth century’s ‘100 Masters of Crime’.

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