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William MonkSéries

Cette série captivante suit un enquêteur déterminé naviguant dans la sombre pègre du Londres victorien. Il endosse divers rôles, d'officier de police à agent d'enquête privé, chaque poste offrant une perspective unique sur les luttes sociales de l'époque. Tout en s'attaquant à des affaires complexes, il lutte contre ses démons personnels et un passé enveloppé de mystère. Les récits mêlent des enquêtes palpitantes à de riches détails historiques et une profonde profondeur psychologique.

A Dangerous Mourning (William Monk Mystery, Book 2)
Dark Assassin
Corridors of the Night (William & Hester Monk 21)
Execution Dock (William Monk Mystery, Book 16)
Dark Tide Rising
The Silent Cry (William Monk Mystery, Book 8)

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    A Dangerous Mourning

    3,7(16)Évaluer

    Inspector Monk returns to the scene of another Victorian era murder mystery when the daughter of an upper-crust family is stabbed in her own home

    A Dangerous Mourning
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    Defend and Betray

    • 450pages
    • 16 heures de lecture
    3,9(70)Évaluer

    After a brilliant military career, esteemed General Thaddeus Carlyon finally meets his death, not in the frenzy of battle but at an elegant London dinner party. His demise appears to be the result of a freak accident, but the general’s beautiful wife, Alexandra, readily confesses that she killed him–a story she clings to even under the threat of the noose. Investigator William Monk, nurse Hester Latterly, and brilliant Oliver Rathbone, counsel for the defense, work feverishly to break down the wall of silence raised by the accused and her husband’s proud family. With the trial only days away, these there sleuths inch toward the dark and appalling heart of the mystery.

    Defend and Betray
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    A Sudden, Fearful Death

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    Prudence Barrymore, a talented nurse who had worked with Florence Nightingale in the Crimea, is found strangled to death in a London hospital. Private inquiry agent William Monk is engaged to investigate this horrific crime. Gradually, Monk assembles the portrait of a remarkable woman. Yet he also discerns the shadow of a tragic evil and a frightening glimmer of his own eclipsed past . . .

    A Sudden, Fearful Death
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    The Sins of the Wolf

    • 464pages
    • 17 heures de lecture
    4,0(77)Évaluer

    Nurse Hester Latterly accompanies elderly Mrs. Farraline on a train trip, but tragedy strikes when Mrs. Farraline dies unexpectedly. A postmortem reveals foul play, leading to Hester being accused of murder. Detective William Monk must uncover the truth within the influential Farraline family to save her life.

    The Sins of the Wolf
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    Cain his brother

    • 480pages
    • 17 heures de lecture
    4,0(62)Évaluer

    "Genevieve Stonefield's husband Angus has been missing for three days when she visits William Monk, a former police inspector turned private investigator. She is convinced Angus is dead, murdered by his twin brother Caleb. While her husband has long been a respected businessman, Caleb is a shadowy, dangerous figure living in the slums that border the Thames in Limehouse; the relationship between them, Monk is told, has often been violent, and Genevieve fears the worst. Monk is not ready to assume a murder has taken place, let alone pinpoint a killer, through he quickly confirms that Angus has indeed vanished. But why did Caleb's woman Selina visit Angus's office the morning he disappeared? And why is Caleb so different from his impeccably behaved brother? Without the authority or facilities of the police force behind him, Monk is thrown back on his own resources and the help of his friends, including his patroness Lady Callandra Daviot and nurse Hester Latterly, to bring one of the most bizarre and baffling cases he has ever encoutered to its thrilling conclusion." -- back cover.

    Cain his brother
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    Weighed in the Balance

    • 384pages
    • 14 heures de lecture
    3,9(3072)Évaluer

    As barrister Oliver Rathbone prepares to defend his client, Countess Zorah Rostova, against a charge of slander, private detective William Monk and nurse Hester Latterly become caught up in a notorious case of royal scandal and murder in nineteenth-century London. Reprint.

    Weighed in the Balance
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    The Silent Cry

    • 356pages
    • 13 heures de lecture
    3,1(9)Évaluer

    In the dark slums of Victorian London, solicitor Leighton Duff is found murdered, and his son Rhys is gravely injured. Investigator William Monk, with the help of nurse Hester Latterly, connects the brutal attacks to a series of crimes against local prostitutes, leading to shocking revelations.

    The Silent Cry
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    A Breach of Promise

    • 374pages
    • 14 heures de lecture
    4,0(34)Évaluer

    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—William Monk and nurse Hester Latterly. But even as they scout London for clues, the case suddenly and tragically ends, in an outcome that no one—except a ruthless murderer—could have foreseen.

    A Breach of Promise
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    Passé sous silence

    • 416pages
    • 15 heures de lecture
    4,0(3833)Évaluer

    La fête donnée en l'honneur du prochain mariage de Miriam Gardiner dans la maison londonienne de son fiancé, Lucius Stourbridge, aurait dû être l'un des plus beaux jours de sa vie. Mais la future mariée quitte précipitamment la réception sans donner d'explication. Soucieux d'éviter le scandale, Lucius demande à William Monk de mener l'enquête. D'habitude peu porté sur les affaires conjugales, Monk semble bouleversé par la détresse du jeune homme et accepte de se charger de l'affaire. Son récent mariage avec Hester Latterly, l'aurait-il rendu sentimental ?

    Passé sous silence
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    Slaves of Obsession

    • 368pages
    • 13 heures de lecture
    3,9(2640)Évaluer

    The year is 1861. The American Civil War has just begun, and London arms dealer Daniel Alberton is becoming a very wealthy man. His quiet dinner party seems remote indeed from the passions rending America. Yet investigator William Monk and his bride, Hester, sense growing tensions and barely concealed violence. For two of the guests are Americans, each vying to buy Albertons armaments. Soon Monk and Hesters forebodings are fulfilled as one member of the party is brutally murdered and two others disappear along with Albertons entire inventory of weapons. As Monk and Hester track the man they believe to be the murderer all the way to Washington, D.C., and the bloody battlefield at Manassas, Slaves of Obsession twists and turns like a powder-keg fuse and holds the reader breathless and spellbound

    Slaves of Obsession
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    Funeral in Blue

    3,8(118)Évaluer

    When two women, one of them the wife of the accused killer, are found strangled in the studio of a London artist, William Monk, his wife Hester, and Lady Callandra Daviot set out to clear their friend's name.

    Funeral in Blue
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    Death of a Stranger

    4,1(30)Évaluer

    In "Death of a Stranger," Anne Perry immerses readers in Victorian London, showcasing its diverse characters. Nurse Hester Monk aids local prostitutes while investigator William Monk delves into a railway magnate's mysterious death. As he uncovers truths, forgotten memories resurface, intertwining with a new tragedy.

    Death of a Stranger
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    The Shifting Tide

    4,3(25)Évaluer

    "William Monk knows London's streets like the back of his hand; after all, they are where he earns his living. But the river Thames and its teeming docks--where towering schooners and clipper ships unload their fabulous cargoes and wharf rats and night plunderers ply their trades--is unknown territory. Only dire need persuades him to accept an assignment from shipping magnate Clement Louvain to investigate the theft of a cargo of African ivory from Louvain's recently docked schooner, the Maude Idris. Monk is desperate for work, not only to feed himself and his wife, Hester, but to keep open the doors of Hester's clinic, a last resort for sick and starving street women. But he wonders: Why didn't Louvain report the ivory theft directly to the River Police? Why did he warn Monk not to investigate the murder of one of the Maude Idris crew? Even more mysterious, why has Louvain brought to Hester's clinic a desperately ill woman who he claims is the discarded mistress of an old friend? Neither Hester nor Monk anticipates the nightmare answers to these questions, nor the trap that soon so fatefully ensnares them."--Publisher description.

    The Shifting Tide
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    Dark Assassin

    • 340pages
    • 12 heures de lecture
    4,2(24)Évaluer

    In this gripping mystery, police superintendent William Monk investigates the deaths of a young couple who plunge into the Thames. As he delves into their pasts, including a suspicious suicide and dark secrets revealed by friends, Monk, with the help of his wife Hester, must piece together clues from both the elite and the impoverished to prevent further tragedy.

    Dark Assassin
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    Galgenfrist für einen Mörder

    3,6(7)Évaluer

    William Monk ermittelt wieder Als es William Monk, Inspector bei der Londoner Wasserpolizei, endlich gelingt, den Kinderschänder und Mörder Jericho Phillips zu fassen, glaubt er an die sichere Verurteilung des perversen Verbrechers. Doch dann erhält Monks Freund, der Anwalt Sir Oliver Rathbone, Besuch von seinem Schwiegervater, der ihn bittet, die Verteidigung von Phillips zu übernehmen. Rathbone sagt zu – und kämpft zum ersten Mal in seiner Karriere gegen seinen Freund Monk. Aber Rathbone ist nicht bewusst, wie weit er selbst in den Fall Phillips verwickelt ist …

    Galgenfrist für einen Mörder
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    Acceptable Loss

    3,8(49)Évaluer

    In Anne Perry's seventeenth William Monk novel, a murder on London's docks leads Monk to uncover a dark world of corruption and exploitation. As he investigates the death of crook Mickey Parfitt, he faces a deadly confrontation with high society and a tense courtroom trial, showcasing masterful storytelling in this beloved series.

    Acceptable Loss
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    Une mer sans soleil

    4,1(56)Évaluer

    Sur la jetée de Limehouse, la brume dérobe au jour de terribles secrets... Peu après le suicide d'un honorable docteur, c'est le corps d'une femme que l'on retrouve mutilé. Trop averti pour croire aux coïncidences, Monk ne tarde pas à pénétrer l'envers trouble du commerce pharmaceutique. Une affaire qui menace de compromettre les plus hautes sphères de la société...

    Une mer sans soleil
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    Blind Justice

    • 368pages
    • 13 heures de lecture
    3,4(5)Évaluer

    In "Blind Justice," Hester Monk investigates financial misconduct in a London church linked to charismatic preacher Abel Taft. As barrister Oliver Rathbone presides over Taft's trial, unexpected twists threaten his career and reputation. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Victorian London, this gripping courtroom drama explores themes of justice and morality.

    Blind Justice
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    Blood on the Water

    • 320pages
    • 12 heures de lecture
    4,0(23)Évaluer

    London, 1856. It is a time of progress, with the Empire's interests expanding and the Suez Canal nearing completion. Many people stand to gain - and to lose - as the world rapidly changes. When a Thames pleasure boat is blown up with the loss of many lives, an Egyptian man is quickly sentenced to hang for the crime. But William Monk, head of the River Police, discovers the evidence was flawed. As he and his wife Hester investigate further, Monk begins to wonder if the wrong man was convicted. If justice itself has been tainted, exposing the true culprit will be far more hazardous...

    Blood on the Water
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    Corridors of the Night (William & Hester Monk 21)

    3,7(23)Évaluer

    One night, in a corridor of the Royal Naval Hospital, Greenwich, nurse Hester Monk is approached by a terrified girl. She's from a hidden ward of children, all subject to frequent blood-letting, and her brother is dying. While William Monk's River Police fight to keep London safe from gun-runners, Hester takes on a new role at the hospital, helping to administer a secretive new treatment. But she slowly realises that this experimental cure is putting the lives of the children at risk. Attempting to protect the young victims, she comes under threat from one rich, powerful, and very ill man who is desperate to survive.

    Corridors of the Night (William & Hester Monk 21)
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    Corridors of the Night. Der Todesengel von London, englische Ausgabe

    3,8(18)Évaluer

    One night, in a corridor of the Royal Naval Hospital, Greenwich, nurse Hester Monk is approached by a terrified girl. She's from a hidden ward of children, all subject to frequent blood-letting, and her brother is dying. While William Monk's River Police fight to keep London safe from gun-runners, Hester takes on a new role at the hospital, helping to administer a secretive new treatment. But she slowly realises that this experimental cure is putting the lives of the children at risk. Attempting to protect the young victims, she comes under threat from one rich, powerful, and very ill man who is desperate to survive...

    Corridors of the Night. Der Todesengel von London, englische Ausgabe
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    Revenge in a Cold River

    4,0(4)Évaluer

    The queen of the Victorian mystery, New York Times bestseller Anne Perry returns with the 22nd novel in the William Monk series REVENGE IN A COLD RIVER. An adversary Monk cannot remember threatens everything he holds dear - will he survive what is to come? London, 1869: The body of a middle-aged man is found tangled in a mass of rope and wooden wreckage near the dockside of the River Thames. Commander William Monk of the River Police is called when initial investigations reveal the man was shot in the back. When he learns that the man was a master forger who had just escaped prison, Monk's interest is immediately piqued. But as his investigations lead him ever deeper into the murky world of smuggling and forgery, Monk is forced to confront his own forgotten past. The unsolicited interference of an old foe takes precedence as it becomes clear to Monk that a bitter enemy is back for revenge and has him in his sights. With his life and career in imminent danger, can Monk navigate his way to the truth before it is too late? Commander William Monk - A man with no past has only his conscience and instinct to guide him.

    Revenge in a Cold River
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    An Echo Of Murder

    3,8(22)Évaluer

    London, 1870: A Hungarian immigrant is found dead in what appears to be a ritualistic killing, with a bayonet through his heart, his fingers broken and his body surrounded by seventeen blood-dipped candles. At first, Commander William Monk of the Thames River Police suspects the killer is from within the victim's community; but when another murder takes place, Monk fears the immigrants are being targeted by an outsider. Meanwhile, Hester is reunited with a doctor who had been left for dead on a Crimean battlefield. Traumatised by his experiences, Fitz has made his way home via Hungary, and is now living in the immigrant community. Hester is determined to help him - and when he is accused of the killings, she sets out to prove his innocence...

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  • The William Monk Mysteries

    The First Three Novels

    • 1152pages
    • 41 heures de lecture
    4,2(234)Évaluer

    Set in the vibrant backdrop of Victorian London, this collection showcases Anne Perry's first three novels featuring the intriguing private investigator William Monk. Renowned for her rich descriptions and compelling characters, Perry weaves captivating mysteries that invite readers into a world filled with suspense and historical detail. This enticing volume is perfect for fans of engaging narratives and those looking to explore the early adventures of Monk.

    The William Monk Mysteries