A Funeral in Blue (William Monk Mystery, Book 12): Betrayal and murder from the dark streets of Victorian London

A Funeral in Blue (William Monk Mystery, Book 12): Betrayal and murder from the dark streets of Victorian London

by Anne Perry (Author)

Synopsis

When her brother arrives on her doorstep, Hester Monk is shocked - as much by the unexpectedness of the visit as by the reason for it. For since her marriage to Monk, Charles and his elegant wife, Imogen, have kept their distance. But now Charles needs Hester's help. He believes Imogen is having an affair - there can be no other explanation for her recent strange behaviour. However, before Hester is able to investigate, a tragedy occurs. In a nearby artist's studio two women have been brutally killed. Having left the police force with extreme ill feeling between himself and his superior, the last thing Monk wants to do is face the demons of his past. But, in the course of his work, Monk is left with no choice but to visit his old adversary, Runcorn, and involve himself with the sensational murder case.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 416
Edition: New e.
Publisher: Headline
Published: 07 Jan 2002

ISBN 10: 0747263280
ISBN 13: 9780747263289
Book Overview: The twelfth sensational William Monk mystery from master storyteller Anne Perry

Media Reviews
The pages fly . . . Once again we're in the capable hands of [the] reigning monarch of the Victorian mystery. -- People (Page-turner of the Week) Funeral in Blue captures and retains the reader's undivided attention. . . . The plot is intriguing on its own, but it becomes fascinating as Perry, with each new avenue of the investigation, seamlessly explores the nature of truth and the price at which it comes. -- The Virginian Pilot Perry's historical mysteries suggestively peel away layer after layer of Victorian respectability until the underlying social evils of a gilded era are exposed in all their naked truth. -- The New York Times Book Review An old-style private eye novel--and an extremely good one . . . No one writes more elegantly than Perry, nor better conjures up the rich and colorful tapestry of London in the Victorian era. -- The Plain Dealer Highly recommended . . . another gripping Victorian spellbinder. -- Library Journal n this ser
Author Bio
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'.