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Revenge in a Cold River (William Monk Mystery, Book 22)

Murder and smuggling from the dark streets of Victorian London

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Revenge in a Cold River (William Monk Mystery, Book 22)

By: Anne Perry
Narrated by: Deirdra Whelan
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Summary

 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.

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.©2016 Anne Perry Crime Fiction Historical Mystery Traditional Detectives Fiction Crime Exciting
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Critic reviews

Anne Perry's Victorian mysteries are marvels of plot construction... truly remarkable
There is a freshness about [Perry's] writing which makes it truly exceptional and I was gripped until the final page. Death on Blackheath was one of the best books I've read this year and I cannot recommend it highly enough
Much more than a whodunit, [A Sunless Sea], possibly the author's best yet, is especially effective at providing a nuanced look at a vital controversy of the day
The investigation concludes in a hold-your-breath trial... A brilliant Victorian police procedural in which well-realized characters and settings are fascinating in themselves
All stars
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Another masterpiece from Anne Perry. The way her characters are drawn is nothing short of genius. I am always sorry to finish one of her books, and always anxiously await the next one.

Gripping.

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I have been an avid reader of Anne Perry's William Monk stories for many years, and, although the story was enthralling, in previous books Monk has had fears of rowing boats in the Highland Isles and on the coast of Northumbria since losing his memory. However, in this book he was an adventurer and a great seaman prior to the carriage accident. Though this will not prevent me from continuing to read Anne Perry books, long may she reign!

Poor continuity

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Normally a great fan of Anne Perry's stories, I found this one very disappointing! The plot was far fetched, and the court procedure improbable in the extreme!
One has the feeling that it was dashed out to make the quota!

A hearty congratulations to the reader who does her superb best to bring life and credibility to the characters, and make sense of the incredible plot!

A Very Sorry Addition to the Monk Series!

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