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Execution Dock (William Monk Mystery, Book 16): A gripping Victorian mystery of corruption, betrayal and intrigue
Anne Perry
William Monk Mystery, Fiction, Crime & mystery, Historical mysteries, Historical adventure, Historical fiction
The sixteenth book in Anne Perry's brilliant William Monk series. The death of a young boy leads Monk into one of his most dangerous cases yet.
Once again, Inspector William Monk, now of the Thames River Police, must face a dangerous foe.
It's 1864, and after a game of cat and mouse, Monk has captured Jericho Phillips, the man he suspects of brutally killing a young mudlark and running an evil child prostitution ring. In bringing Phillips to justice, Monk hopes to close down the ring and avenge the memory of Durban, his old commander, who was determined to capture Philips. However at trial justice does not prevail. Oliver Rathbone, Monk's friend, is hired anonymously to represent the accused and when he proves that vital evidence is missing, Phillips is freed. As Monk begins the investigation again, venturing deeper into London's murky underworld, he realises that Durban may have had his own reasons for pursuing Phillips, and shockingly, that secret support for Phillips may reach further into civilised society than anyone could ever have imagined...
Praise for Execution Dock (William Monk Mystery, Book 16): A gripping Victorian mystery of corruption, betrayal and intrigue
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Anne Perry's novels are New York Times bestsellers and have earned much critical acclaim: 'Give her a good murder and a shameful social evil, and Anne Perry can write a Victorian mystery that would make Dickens' eyes pop out - New York Times Book Review
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A totally contemporary feel ... admirably well-written - Guardian
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Her Victorian England pulsates with life and is peopled with wonderfully memorable characters - Faye Kellerman
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A complex plot supported by superb storytelling ... and William Monk, a contender for the post of Most Original Investigator in recent fiction - Scotland on Sunday
Anne Perry
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'.
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