Blood on the Water. A Sunless Sea
Blood on the Water by Anne Perry.
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Ballantine Books (September 9, 2014)
ISBN-10: 9780345548436
As her New York Times bestselling novels always remind us, Anne Perry is a matchless guide to both the splendor and the shame of the British Empire at the height of its influence. In her twentieth William Monk mystery, she brings us to London’s grand Mayfair mansions, where the arrogant masters of the Western world hold sway—and to the teeming Thames waterfront, where one summer afternoon, Monk witnesses the horrifying explosion of the pleasure boat Princess Mary, which sends to their deaths nearly two hundred merrymakers.
The tragedy is no accident. As commander of the River Police, Monk should handle the case, but the investigation is turned over to the commissioner of the Metropolitan Police. An Egyptian man is swiftly caught, tried, and sentenced to die. But almost as quickly, Monk presents evidence that Habib Beshara, though a nasty piece of work, was elsewhere at the time of the blast. The investigation, now in complete disarray, is hastily turned over to Monk.
Is the crime connected with the soon-to-be-opened Suez Canal, which will enormously benefit wealthy British shipping companies? Or did all of those innocent people drown to ensure the death of just one? How did the bomber board the ship, and how did he manage to escape? Is he an anarchist or a madman?
Backed up by his astute wife, Hester, and his old reliable friend Oliver Rathbone, Monk vows to find answers—but instead finds himself treading the dangerous waters of international intrigue, his questions politely turned aside by a formidable array of the powerful and privileged. Events twist and turn like the Thames itself, leading to the shattering moment when Monk realizes, perhaps too late, that he is the next target.
This one was one of her different ones. The lack of Rathbone put a lot more pressure on the other main characters.. which, of course, .. they still managed to dig out the truth!
I have liked all the Monk series and have to say, other than ONE other author have I read such a long series. The difference being with the other series often I had to wait a year for the newest book to come out. That series would be the late, great Ann McCraffrey, with her Pern series.
But if you like mysteries and being in court waiting for what you didn't know to become apparent.. this is a series for you!
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Blind Justice by Anne Perry.
Hardcover: 352 pages
Publisher: Ballantine Books;(August 27, 2013)
ISBN-10: 0345536703
Amazon Review:
In Perry’s stunning new novel, Hester Monk, the wife of William Monk, commander of the Thames River Police, questions the finances of a London church whose members’ hard-earned charitable gifts appear to have ended up in the pocket of charismatic preacher Abel Taft, paying for his fine home and the stylish outfits of his wife and daughters.
Taft is accused of extortion, and brilliant barrister Oliver Rathbone, newly appointed a judge, is chosen to preside over his trial. It seems clear that Taft is indeed guilty. However, at the last second, the defense produces a witness who completely undermines the charges. Then Rathbone makes a well-meaning but reckless move that could ruin his career, his reputation, and his life.
Blind Justice presents a rich and lively panorama of London life, from the teeming Thames docks to the wealthy West End, while unfolding a magnificent courtroom drama. And while justice, law, and morality hang in the balance, Hester and Monk race to save their distinguished friend Rathbone from disgrace. The incomparable art of Anne Perry grips us fast until the final, unforgettable scene.
I really need to tank Kiyo Walsh for the wondrous gift of nearly every one of the Monk series. What a gracious and wonderful gift. Thank you again Kiyo!!
The end of the series! I will miss Monk and Hester, Scruff and Rathbone.. They were true characters that always kept me hopping and always learning more of them privately, which I really enjoyed.
They are all easy reading but at the same time you are always in for twists, turns and surprises!!
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Ballantine Books (September 9, 2014)
ISBN-10: 9780345548436
As her New York Times bestselling novels always remind us, Anne Perry is a matchless guide to both the splendor and the shame of the British Empire at the height of its influence. In her twentieth William Monk mystery, she brings us to London’s grand Mayfair mansions, where the arrogant masters of the Western world hold sway—and to the teeming Thames waterfront, where one summer afternoon, Monk witnesses the horrifying explosion of the pleasure boat Princess Mary, which sends to their deaths nearly two hundred merrymakers.
The tragedy is no accident. As commander of the River Police, Monk should handle the case, but the investigation is turned over to the commissioner of the Metropolitan Police. An Egyptian man is swiftly caught, tried, and sentenced to die. But almost as quickly, Monk presents evidence that Habib Beshara, though a nasty piece of work, was elsewhere at the time of the blast. The investigation, now in complete disarray, is hastily turned over to Monk.
Is the crime connected with the soon-to-be-opened Suez Canal, which will enormously benefit wealthy British shipping companies? Or did all of those innocent people drown to ensure the death of just one? How did the bomber board the ship, and how did he manage to escape? Is he an anarchist or a madman?
Backed up by his astute wife, Hester, and his old reliable friend Oliver Rathbone, Monk vows to find answers—but instead finds himself treading the dangerous waters of international intrigue, his questions politely turned aside by a formidable array of the powerful and privileged. Events twist and turn like the Thames itself, leading to the shattering moment when Monk realizes, perhaps too late, that he is the next target.
This one was one of her different ones. The lack of Rathbone put a lot more pressure on the other main characters.. which, of course, .. they still managed to dig out the truth!
I have liked all the Monk series and have to say, other than ONE other author have I read such a long series. The difference being with the other series often I had to wait a year for the newest book to come out. That series would be the late, great Ann McCraffrey, with her Pern series.
But if you like mysteries and being in court waiting for what you didn't know to become apparent.. this is a series for you!
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Blind Justice by Anne Perry.
Hardcover: 352 pages
Publisher: Ballantine Books;(August 27, 2013)
ISBN-10: 0345536703
Amazon Review:
In Perry’s stunning new novel, Hester Monk, the wife of William Monk, commander of the Thames River Police, questions the finances of a London church whose members’ hard-earned charitable gifts appear to have ended up in the pocket of charismatic preacher Abel Taft, paying for his fine home and the stylish outfits of his wife and daughters.
Taft is accused of extortion, and brilliant barrister Oliver Rathbone, newly appointed a judge, is chosen to preside over his trial. It seems clear that Taft is indeed guilty. However, at the last second, the defense produces a witness who completely undermines the charges. Then Rathbone makes a well-meaning but reckless move that could ruin his career, his reputation, and his life.
Blind Justice presents a rich and lively panorama of London life, from the teeming Thames docks to the wealthy West End, while unfolding a magnificent courtroom drama. And while justice, law, and morality hang in the balance, Hester and Monk race to save their distinguished friend Rathbone from disgrace. The incomparable art of Anne Perry grips us fast until the final, unforgettable scene.
I really need to tank Kiyo Walsh for the wondrous gift of nearly every one of the Monk series. What a gracious and wonderful gift. Thank you again Kiyo!!
The end of the series! I will miss Monk and Hester, Scruff and Rathbone.. They were true characters that always kept me hopping and always learning more of them privately, which I really enjoyed.
They are all easy reading but at the same time you are always in for twists, turns and surprises!!
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