Inspector William Monk searches for proof of his friend’s innocence in a controversial and dangerous case, in the nineteenth novel in Anne Perry’s acclaimed series. Oliver Rathbone, now a judge, is presiding over a trial for corruption. Proud of his elevation to this position, he is determined to be proper and fair, and, with much skill, convicts a deeply corrupt man. On the back of this success Rathbone is given a controversial new case: that of a charismatic minister accused of using other people’s faith for his own gain. This will be a real test of skill, perhaps even dangerous – is this what Rathbone wants? A sensational case begins. True to his principles, Rathbone delivers justice – but at a cost, as murder and suicide ensue, and he is arrested under the charge of blackmail. Can Monk unravel the truth behind the court hysteria? Or will Rathbone spend the rest of his years in prison for exposing a relevant truth, in an appropriate way, for a cause he saw as just?
Baker & Taylor When his friend, judge Oliver Rathbone, rashly crosses a line and inadvertently causes the death of a charismatic minister, police superintendent William Monk and his wife, Hester, navigate the perilous case to expose the truth and clear Rathbone's name.
Baker & Taylor When his friend, judge Oliver Rathbone, rashly crosses a line and inadvertently causes the death of a charismatic minister, police superintendent William Monk and his wife, Hester, navigate the perilous case to expose the truth and clear Rathbone's name. By the best-selling author of The Sheen on the Silk.
Random House, Inc. NATIONAL BESTSELLER
For a generation, Anne Perryâs New York Times bestselling novels have invited readers to explore the brilliantly seductive heart of Victorian London, where great wealth and great evil live side by side, and great men sometimes make unfortunate choices.
In Perryâs stunning new novel, Hester Monk, the wife of William Monk, commander of the Thames River Police, questions the finances of a London church whose membersâ hard-earned charitable gifts appear to have ended up in the pocket of charismatic preacher Abel Taft, paying for his fine home and the stylish outfits of his wife and daughters.
Taft is accused of extortion, and brilliant barrister Oliver Rathbone, newly appointed a judge, is chosen to preside over his trial. It seems clear that Taft is indeed guilty. However, at the last second, the defense produces a witness who completely undermines the charges. Then Rathbone makes a well-meaning but reckless move that could ruin his career, his reputation, and his life.
Blind Justice presents a rich and lively panorama of London life, from the teeming Thames docks to the wealthy West End, while unfolding a magnificent courtroom drama. And while justice, law, and morality hang in the balance, Hester and Monk race to save their distinguished friend Rathbone from disgrace. The incomparable art of Anne Perry grips us fast until the final, unforgettable scene.
Praise for Blind Justice
âA staggering achievement . . . Perryâs command of plot and prose shines.ââBookreporter
âRanks among the best [Anne] Perry has written. Her courtroom scenes have the realism of Scott Turow.ââHuntington News
âGripping . . . Those who love Victorian England will relish Ms. Perryâs presentation of period details. Her mastery of this time and place gives credence to the charactersâ moral and legal struggles.ââNew York Journal of Books
Praise for Anne Perry and her Wiliam Monk novels
A Sunless Sea
âAnne Perryâs Victorian mysteries are marvels.ââThe New York Times Book Review
Acceptable Loss
âMasterful storytelling and moving dialogue.ââThe Star-Ledger
Execution Dock
â[An] engrossing page-turner . . . Thereâs no one better at using words to paint a scene and then fill it with sounds and smells than Anne Perry.ââThe Boston Globe
Dark Assassin
âBrilliant . . . a page-turning thriller . . . blending compelling plotting with superbly realized human emotion and exquisite period detail.ââJeffery Deaver, author ofEdge
The Shifting Tide
âThe mysterious and dangerous waterfront world of Londonâs âlongest street,â the Thames, comes to life.ââSouth Florida Sun-Sentinel
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