Dark Tide Rising (William Monk Mystery, Book 24)
(Author) Anne PerryDARK TIDE RISING is the 24th compelling mystery in the William Monk series, from the master of Victorian crime, New York Times bestselling author Anne Perry. 'Anne Perry's Victorian mysteries are marvels of plot construction...truly remarkable' New York Times. When Kate Exeter is kidnapped on the shore of the Thames, Commander William Monk is enlisted by her desperate husband to save her. Kate's captors are demanding a ransom for her safe return and Monk and his most trusted men must arrange a secret handover in the dark slums of Jacob's Island. But on the night someone betrays them and a brutal skirmish breaks out, leaving death and destruction in its wake . . . Who is to blame for what went wrong? Monk senses tensions mount and no one knows who to trust. Then a whistle blower claims that the ransom money was embezzled funds that incriminate Kate's husband, and the case takes on a whole new meaning...
Anne Perry
Anne Perry is a British author known for her historical detective fiction novels. She is best known for her William Monk and Thomas Pitt series, which are set in Victorian England and explore themes of social issues, morality, and justice. Perry's writing style is characterized by vivid historical detail, complex characters, and intricate plots.
Perry's contributions to literature include revitalizing the historical detective genre and bringing attention to important social issues through her storytelling. Her most famous work is probably "The Face of a Stranger," the first novel in the William Monk series, which introduced readers to her compelling characters and masterful storytelling.
Overall, Anne Perry's impact on the historical detective genre and her ability to engage readers with thought-provoking themes make her a significant figure in literature.
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