William Monk #9
373 pages

In a sensational breach-of-promise suit, two wealthy social climbers are suing on behalf of their beautiful daughter, Zillah. The defendant is Zillah’s alleged fiancé, brilliant young architect Killian Melville, who adamantly declares that he will not, cannot, marry her. Utterly baffled by his client’s refusal, Melville’s counsel, Sir Oliver Rathbone, turns to his old comrades in crime—William Monk and nurse Hester Latterly. But even as they scout London for clues, the case suddenly and tragically ends, in an outcome that no one—except a ruthless murderer—could have foreseen.
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Well, I chose the wrong copy to be released. Kirjakko got this one and the other is going to Soozreader soon.

No release note here yet, but I promised to take a few books from Annelis and put them into circulation. I noticed this to be from a series Chania reads, so I am putting the book in a parcel which will travel to Kokkola later this month as a belated birthday surprise.

Pic: A view from the doorstep of Annelis.

Happy Birthday! Old people like historical mysteries, they remind them of their youth...

Thank you! I've only read Anne Perry's Thomas and Charlotte Pitt-series, so I'll be delighted to get to know Monk as well!