Defend and Betray
Inspector Monk makes his third appearance in the vivid Victorian mystery series by the beloved creator of Inspector Pitt and wife. An esteemed general has died at a dinner party--and his wife readily admits to his murder. Inspector Monk must break down class barriers to get to the truth . . . in...
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Inspector Monk makes his third appearance in the vivid Victorian mystery series by the beloved creator of Inspector Pitt and wife. An esteemed general has died at a dinner party--and his wife readily admits to his murder. Inspector Monk must break down class barriers to get to the truth . . . in an exciting courtroom climax. Coincides with the new Monk hardcover, A Sudden, Fearful Death.
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Format: ebook
ISBN:
9780307767776 (0307767779)
Publish date: September 22nd 2010
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Pages no: 448
Edition language: English
Series: William Monk (#3)
I really didn't care much for this one, despite the interesting start -- a prominent general is killed when he falls over a bannister and impales himself on the halberd of a suit of armour. But lack of action, and endless repitition made this one a real chore to get through. Not recommended except f...
Another great Monk tale by Anne Perry!
To be totally honest with the reader of this review, I am not sure why I gave this book 4 stars at the time...I am coming back and writing the review for it and remember very little of the book..which means to me that the book wasn't that great..if I can't remember more than a smidgen.
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