Née en 1938 à Londres, Anne Perry est décédée en avril 2023 à Los Angeles. Célébrée dans de nombreux pays comme la reine du polar victorien grâce au succès de ses deux séries, les enquêtes de l'inspecteur amnésique William Monk, et celles du couple Charlotte et Thomas Pitt – dont le fils, Daniel, a pris ensuite la relève à l'aube du XXe siècle. Elle s'est également intéressée à d'autres périodes historiques telles que le Paris de la Révolution française (À l'ombre de la guillotine), la Première Guerre mondiale (la saga des Reavley), Byzance au XIIIe siècle (Du sang sur la soie) ou, plus récemment, les prémices de la Seconde Guerre mondiale (série " Elena Standish "). Tous ses ouvrages sont disponibles aux éditions 10/18.
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William Monk Mystery
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A broken promise opens the door to one of Monk's most baffling cases...
Whited Sepulchres is the ninth novel in Anne Perry's Monk series, in which the enigmatic detective becomes embroiled in further mystery and intrigue in the foggy streets of Victorian London. Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Sarah Perry.
'No one weaves plot and subplots as seamlessly as Perry... Fans will be delighted by the long-awaited romantic denouement, which brought tears to my eyes' - Los Angeles Times
Young Killian Melville is arguably the most brilliant architect of the age; passionate about his art, he is liked by everyone. So when he visits Sir Oliver Rathbone, in need of a lawyer to represent him over his alleged 'breach of promise' to marry the daughter of his patron, Rathbone agrees despite his misgivings.
The case is not an easy one. Zillah is beautiful and even-tempered, heiress to a fortune and a good friend. What more could any man want? And why would Melville risk losing the professional reputation he has worked all his life to build?
Frustrated by his client's refusal to divulge any further information, and convinced he is keeping something from him, Rathbone, his own professional integrity at stake, decides to ask his close friend Hester Latterly for an objective opinion about the case. She, meanwhile, has contacted William Monk to investigate a mysterious family matter from twenty years ago. Little do they realise that the three of them are about to tackle the most baffling and complex case with which they have ever been faced...
What readers are saying about Whited Sepulchres:
'There were two instances in this book where I nearly dropped it from excitement, disbelief and admiration for an author who continues to keep her readers guessing'
'An enthralling story by Anne Perry with lots of twists and turns and an unexpected ending'
'A Breach of Promise is Perry's best work ever. This book was such a satisfying read, from start to finish'
Título : Whited Sepulchres (William Monk Mystery, Book 9)
EAN : 9780755383238
Editorial : Headline
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