Synopsis
When General Thaddeus Carlyon dies in a freak accident, his wife, Alexandria, insists she killed him, even though it means she will go to the gallows. Inspector William Monk works to break down the silence of the accused and her husband's proud family. A historical crime novel from the author of THE TWISTED ROOT and CAIN HIS BROTHER.
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"Engaging and sharply observed."--"New York Times Book Review
""A richly textured and timeless novel of suspense. Anne Perry's Victorian England pulsates with life and is peopled with wonderfully memorable characters."--Faye Kellerman
"Marvelous . . . a totally absorbing novel that completely hooks the reader. The storyline is a heartbreaker, and only the most hardened reader will have a dry eye at the end of this tale."--"Rave Reviews"
"In this wonderful novel, master storyteller Anne Perry moves closer to Dickens as she lifts the lace curtain from Victorian society to reveal its shocking secrets."--Sharyn McCrumb
"Rich period detailing, masterful characterizations, subtle romantic subplots, disturbing flashbacks, and powerful courtroom drama."--"Library Journal
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Engaging and sharply observed. "New York Times Book Review
" A richly textured and timeless novel of suspense. Anne Perry s Victorian England pulsates with life and is peopled with wonderfully memorable characters. Faye Kellerman
Marvelous . . . a totally absorbing novel that completely hooks the reader. The storyline is a heartbreaker, and only the most hardened reader will have a dry eye at the end of this tale. "Rave Reviews"
In this wonderful novel, master storyteller Anne Perry moves closer to Dickens as she lifts the lace curtain from Victorian society to reveal its shocking secrets. Sharyn McCrumb
Rich period detailing, masterful characterizations, subtle romantic subplots, disturbing flashbacks, and powerful courtroom drama. "Library Journal
""
Engaging and sharply observed. New York Times Book Review
A richly textured and timeless novel of suspense. Anne Perry s Victorian England pulsates with life and is peopled with wonderfully memorable characters. Faye Kellerman
Marvelous . . . a totally absorbing novel that completely hooks the reader. The storyline is a heartbreaker, and only the most hardened reader will have a dry eye at the end of this tale. Rave Reviews
In this wonderful novel, master storyteller Anne Perry moves closer to Dickens as she lifts the lace curtain from Victorian society to reveal its shocking secrets. Sharyn McCrumb
Rich period detailing, masterful characterizations, subtle romantic subplots, disturbing flashbacks, and powerful courtroom drama. Library Journal
"
"Engaging and sharply observed."--New York Times Book Review
"A richly textured and timeless novel of suspense. Anne Perry's Victorian England pulsates with life and is peopled with wonderfully memorable characters."--Faye Kellerman
"Marvelous . . . a totally absorbing novel that completely hooks the reader. The storyline is a heartbreaker, and only the most hardened reader will have a dry eye at the end of this tale."--Rave Reviews
"In this wonderful novel, master storyteller Anne Perry moves closer to Dickens as she lifts the lace curtain from Victorian society to reveal its shocking secrets."--Sharyn McCrumb
"Rich period detailing, masterful characterizations, subtle romantic subplots, disturbing flashbacks, and powerful courtroom drama."--Library Journal
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The third superb mystery featuring William Monk
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