Execution Dock (William Monk Mystery, Book 16)
a gripping victorian mystery of corruption, betrayal and intrigue
$35.21
- Paperback
432 pages
- Release Date
28 April 2010
Summary
The Mudlark’s Secret
It’s 1864, and Inspector William Monk of the Thames River Police has finally captured Jericho Phillips, the prime suspect in the brutal murder of a young mudlark and the operator of a vile child prostitution ring. Monk is driven by a desire to avenge his former commander, Durban, who was consumed by the pursuit of Phillips.
However, justice falters at the trial. Oliver Rathbone, Monk’s friend, is anonymously hired to defend Phillips. Rathbone skillfully …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780755320639 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0755320638 |
| Series: | William Monk Mystery |
| 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 |
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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 - GuardianHer Victorian England pulsates with life and is peopled with wonderfully memorable characters - Faye KellermanA complex plot supported by superb storytelling … and William Monk, a contender for the post of Most Original Investigator in recent fiction - Scotland on SundayAbout 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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