A Breach of Promise: William Monk, Book 9

Not even to his counsel, distinguished barrister Sir Oliver Rathbone, will Killian explain his rejection of rich and charming Zillah. Utterly baffled, Rathbone turns for help to his old comrades in crime - Monk, the private investigator who knows his city like the back of his hand, and fearless nurse Hester Latterly. But even as they scout London for clues, from Mayfair to sordid Devil's Acre, the case suddenly and tragically ends. The defendant is Zillah's alleged fiancé, brilliant young architect Killian Melville, who adamantly declares that he will not, cannot, marry her. The plaintiffs in a sensational breach of promise suit are wealthy social climbers Barton and Delphine Lambert, suing on behalf of their beautiful daughter, Zillah. An outcome that no one - except a ruthless murderer - could have foreseen.

One of the best in the series Laura E. SPOILER ALERT: Do not read any further in this review if you are reading the series in chronological order and you haven't finished this particular book.This one started out quite slowly and I certainly didn't expect it to rate 5 stars. The continual talk about architecture was a snooze fest, especially since Ms. Perry kept repea. Best Kindle Customer So far this is my favorite of the Monk series. The last one was my least favorite so I wasn't sure if I would enjoy this one but from the first i was caught up in the drama of a breach of promise suit that ended in death but which also led to a 21 year old mystery of two disfigured girls given up by their mother. How this all was. DivaI love mysteries and love the Victorian era Diva4094 I have just finished this bookwell, 1:00 this morning. I am new to Anne Perry (within the last year) and wonder how I ever missed reading her. I love mysteries and love the Victorian era. I downloaded this book Saturday and finished, as I said at 1:00 am Monday morning! I absolutely LOVE her writing. I usual am able to figure out. 09I love mysteries and love the Victorian era Diva4094 I have just finished this bookwell, 1:00 this morning. I am new to Anne Perry (within the last year) and wonder how I ever missed reading her. I love mysteries and love the Victorian era. I downloaded this book Saturday and finished, as I said at 1:00 am Monday morning! I absolutely LOVE her writing. I usual am able to figure out. said I love mysteries and love the Victorian era. I have just finished this bookwell, 1:00 this morning. I am new to Anne Perry (within the last year) and wonder how I ever missed reading her. I love mysteries and love the Victorian era. I downloaded this book Saturday and finished, as I said at 1:00 am Monday morning! I absolutely LOVE her writing. I usual am able to figure out