The Shifting Tide

Description

In Victorian London, private investigator William Monk is hired by a powerful shipping magnate to locate a stolen shipment of ivory. His search takes him through the shadowed streets, docks, and waterways of the Thames, bringing him into contact with aristocrats, brothel owners, merchants, and others whose fortunes are tied to the city’s shifting social and moral currents. As Monk probes the case, Anne Perry explores class, ambition, loyalty, and the uneasy divide between respectability and exploitation. Richly atmospheric and driven by layered characters and unexpected turns, this historical mystery vividly evokes a changing London while deepening Monk’s personal and professional journey.