"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 concelaed violence."

Looking forward to reading this one.

I really enjoy Anne Perry as an author and her 19th century murder-mysteries. This one was alright, however a little dry in places, where I had to keep pushing myself to continue reading. Interesting to follow Hester & William on their voyage from England into the Civil War battlefield at Manassas in America. Personally I'm more of a fan of the Thomas & Charlotte Pitt mysteries than William & Hester Monk, but I'm still happy I took the time to read this one.

Plan to send this as a RABCK ~ have checked the Wish Lists and BeverlyInSC is the only one listing this book, so will be mailing it off to her as a RABCK surprise.

Mailed off today to South Carolina as a RABCK surprise for BeverlyInSC. Enjoy!

What a pleasant surprise to find this RABCK book from my wish list in my mailbox! Thank you so much, Starrdust, for your thoughtfulness. Bookcrossers are the best!!

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and now it's on another journey, this time to Bartlesville, OK. Enjoy!

Anne Perry is a great author of mysteries. Especially the William Monk series. The book is being shipped to Tyrone, PA.