The Sins of the Wolf

Description

In post–Crimean War London, nurse Hester Latterly is accused of murdering a wealthy patient and faces the full force of the law—and the gallows. Investigator William Monk takes on the dangerous task of uncovering the truth, navigating a world of privilege where the powerful remain coolly unassailable and appearances conceal deadly motives. As Monk and Hester work alongside a determined lawyer, their uneasy relationship is tested by a case shaped by class, prejudice, ambition, and betrayal. Anne Perry’s atmospheric historical mystery delivers a suspenseful investigation into justice and the hidden sins of respectable society.