Description
In Victorian London, Hester Monk’s suspicions about a charismatic preacher’s lavish lifestyle draw her into a scandal involving charitable donations, alleged extortion, and the influence of religious authority. When the case reaches court, newly appointed judge Oliver Rathbone faces a startling challenge that threatens his reputation and career, while Hester and William Monk work to uncover the truth. Moving from the crowded Thames docks to the privileged West End, the novel explores the tensions between law and morality, faith and corruption, and justice and personal loyalty. With richly detailed period atmosphere and a gripping courtroom plot, it delivers a compelling installment in Anne Perry’s William Monk mystery series.
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paperback
Ballantine Books
Published Jan 1, 2013
338 pages
ISBN: 9780345536709
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First Published
2005
Language
eng
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