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Search - A Breach of Promise (aka The Whited Sepulchres) (William Monk, Bk 9)
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Also published as: The Whited SepulchresMembers who requested this book also requested:
In a sensational breach of promise suit, two wealthy social climbers are suing on behalf of their beautiful daughter, Zillah. The defendant is Zillah's alleged fiancé, brilliant young architect Killian Melville, who adamantly declares that he will not, cannot, marry her. Utterly baffled by his client's refusal, Melville's counsel, Sir Oliver Rathbone, turns to his old comrades in crime--investigator William Monk and nurse Hester Latterly. But even as they scout London for clues, the case suddenly and tragically ends. An outcome that no one--except a ruthless murderer--could have foreseen.
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Carole B. from CHESTER, IL wrote on 11/23/2006...in a sensational breach of promise suit, 2 wealthy social climbers are suing on behalf of their beautiful daughter Zillah. the defendant is Zillah's alleged fiancee; brilliant young architect Killian, who adamantly declares that he will ot, cannot marry her. utterly baffeled by his client's refusal, Melville's counsel, Sir Oliver Rathbone, turns to his old comrades in crime. as they scout london for clues, the case suddenly and tragically ends. an outcome that no one except a ruthless murder could have forseen
A Victorian mystery full of historical suspense. An historical look at the way women were thought of in that age.
A William Monk/Hester Latterly mystery. Very good.
You can read this for the mystery, which is well plotted, or you can enjoy learning about the status of women in the Victorian Period. The research is excellent.
Angie P. from GREENCASTLE, PA wrote on 7/30/2006...Perry writes great historical mysteries. She captures the realities of London in the Victorian era. She manages to show the contrast between the wealth and the extreme poverty. In this story Willian Monk is asked to defend a brilliant young architect who is being sued by the parents of a young woman. They claim is that he proposed marriage to her. He is adament that he did not.
Another fabulous William Monk detective novel - the twist doesn't come to the last couple of pages. This is the ninth (#9) book in the series. Warning! Read them in order!!
What a finale to an amazing tale, surprises, connections, wonderful reading.
David S. wrote on 1/10/2006...If you like historical mystery, such as books by David Liss, you may like this book by Ann Perry, which is set in 19th century England.