The Sins of the Wolf - Couverture souple

Perry, Anne

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0804113831 ISBN 13 : 9780804113830

Editeur : Ballantine Books, 1995

Synopsis

Book by Perry Anne

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

"Perry [has two] strengths: memorable characters and an ability to evoke the Victorian era with the finely wrought detail of a miniaturist."
--The Wall Street Journal
Nurse Hester Latterly finds herself well-suited for the position: accompany Mrs. Mary Farraline, an elderly Scottish lady with delicate health, on a short train trip to London. Yet Hester's simple job takes a grave turn when the woman dies during the night. And when a postmortem examination of the body reveals a lethal dose of medicine, Hester is charged with murder--punishable by execution.
The notorious case presents detective William Monk with a daunting task: find a calculating killer amongst the prominent and coolly unassailable Farraline clan. Since Hester must be tried in Edinburgh, where prejudice against her runs high, there is little that the highly skilled barrister Oliver Rathbone can do to help. He can only try to direct her Scottish lawyer from the frustrating sidelines, and pray that Hester will not be sent to the gallows....
"When it comes to the Victorian mystery, Anne Perry has proved that nobody does it better."
--The San Diego Union-Tribune
A MAIN SELECTION OF THE MYSTERY GUILD
AN ALTERNATE SELECTION OF THE LITERARY GUILD

Revue de presse

“Perry [has two] strengths: memorable characters and an ability to evoke the Victorian era with the finely wrought detail of a miniaturist.”—Wall Street Journal

“A mesmerizing courtroom drama [and] a plot that’s filled with surprising twists and unexpected suspense.”—Booklist

“Totally absorbing . . . intense and gripping.”—Mostly Murder

“When it comes to the Victorian mystery, Anne Perry has proved that nobody does it better.”—San Diego Union-Tribune

“A taut, compelling blend of courtroom thriller and complex, compelling whodunit.”—Mystery News

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Ballantine Books
• Date d'édition: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0804113831
• ISBN 13: 9780804113830
• Reliure: Poche
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible