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Blood on the water : a William Monk novel / Anne Perry.

Perry, Anne. (Author).

Summary:

"Though Monk is witness to the terrible bombing of an afternoon pleasure boat on the river that leaves 200 people dead, much to his dismay the case is taken from his hands and given over to the commissioner of police. An Egyptian man is quickly caught, tried, and sentenced to death--and then just as swiftly murdered in prison. When evidence surfaces that proves the dead man innocent, the case is handed back to Monk, who must now rely on his own memory of the event to help piece together what really happened. His investigation leads him down a dangerous road, one in which wealthy and powerful men gamble for control of the Suez Canal, so crucial to the Empire's future. With his wife Hester and friend Oliver Rathbone, Monk soon reveals that the attack is not quite what it seems--but as he begins to unravel the motives behind it, he finds himself treading the dangerous waters of international political intrigue, where justice always comes with a price...and inadvertently makes himself the next target"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780345548436
  • ISBN: 9780345548450
  • Physical Description: 309 pages.
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York : Ballantine Books, 2014.
Subject:
Monk, William (Fictitious character) > Fiction.
Private investigators > England > London > Fiction.
London (England) > Social conditions > 19th century > Fiction.
Genre:
Detective and mystery fiction.
Historical fiction.

Available copies

  • 63 of 64 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Caswell County Public Library. (Show)

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 64 total copies.
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Gunn Memorial Public Library F PER (Text) 34621704761850 Adult Fiction Available -
Albemarle Main Library FIC Perry (Text) 31010000485674 Adult Fiction Available -
Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library F PERRY (Text) 39493107860654 Adult Fiction Available -
Alleghany Public Library F PERRY (Text) 30664100237947 Adult Fiction Available -
Ashe County Public Library F PER (Text) 50503300298306 Adult Fiction Available -
Avery County Morrison Public Library MFIC PER (Text) 31111002635306 Adult Fiction Mystery Available -
Barco Library F PER (Text) 39488200884452 Adult Fiction Available -
Belhaven Public Library MCN FIC (Text) 38344400152284 Mcnaughton Fiction Available -
Bladen Main Branch FIC PER (Text) 30441100708031 Adult Fiction Available -
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Summary: "Though Monk is witness to the terrible bombing of an afternoon pleasure boat on the river that leaves 200 people dead, much to his dismay the case is taken from his hands and given over to the commissioner of police. An Egyptian man is quickly caught, tried, and sentenced to death--and then just as swiftly murdered in prison. When evidence surfaces that proves the dead man innocent, the case is handed back to Monk, who must now rely on his own memory of the event to help piece together what really happened. His investigation leads him down a dangerous road, one in which wealthy and powerful men gamble for control of the Suez Canal, so crucial to the Empire's future. With his wife Hester and friend Oliver Rathbone, Monk soon reveals that the attack is not quite what it seems--but as he begins to unravel the motives behind it, he finds himself treading the dangerous waters of international political intrigue, where justice always comes with a price...and inadvertently makes himself the next target"--