- Hardcover: 374 pages
- Publisher: Fawcett Books; First Edition edition (Oct 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0449908496
- ISBN-13: 978-0449908495
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14.5 x 3.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,294,323 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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When Anne Perry sets her magic pen to paper, Victorian England awakens from her long sleep to vibrant, teeming life. Firelight flickers in luxurious withdrawing rooms. Ambitious ladies gossip and scheme. Horse-drawn carriages clatter over cobblestones while cries of flower sellers and newsboys ring out in crowded streets. In this magnificent new novel featuring investigator William Monk, however, it is the breathless hush of a London courtroom that first holds readers enthralled.
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. The defendant is Zillah's alleged fiancé, brilliant young architect Killian Melville, who adamantly declares that he will not, cannot, marry her. Not even to his baffled 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. An outcome that no one--except a ruthless murderer--could have foreseen.
Stripping away the pretty masks that conceal society's darkest transgressions, Anne Perry unflinchingly exposes the human heart's deepest hiding places--and creates the most mesmerizing courtroom drama of her distinguished career.
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. The defendant is Zillah's alleged fiancé, brilliant young architect Killian Melville, who adamantly declares that he will not, cannot, marry her. Not even to his baffled 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. An outcome that no one--except a ruthless murderer--could have foreseen.
Stripping away the pretty masks that conceal society's darkest transgressions, Anne Perry unflinchingly exposes the human heart's deepest hiding places--and creates the most mesmerizing courtroom drama of her distinguished career.
About the Author
Anne Perry is a New York Times bestselling author noted for her memorable characters, historical accuracy and exploration of social and ethical issues. Her two series, one featuring Inspector Thomas Pitt and one featuring Inspector William Monk, have been published in multiple languages. Anne Perry has also published a successful series based around World War One and the Reavley family, and the recent standalone novel The Sheen on the Silk. Anne Perry was selected by The Times as one of the twentieth century's '100 Masters of Crime' and now lives in Scotland.
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Readers should be aware that this is the SAME book as Breach of Promise by Anne Perry. Published under a different title presumably for the US market. BEWARE!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I don't think I could ever totally trash any book that Anne writes. As usual, Oliver, Hester, and William make a great team, and the big surprise that comes right after the murder midway through the book made me gasp out loud. . .as did the resolution of the subplot involving the investigative work William does for Miss Jackson. But when I turned the last page, I said to myself, "Hold on here! Is this case concluded or not?" Frankly, half the fun of seeing the mystery solved is the big final scene where the big society person gets exactly what's coming to him or her. Well, I checked to see if any pages had been torn out of my library copy of the book. Nope. All I can say is, "Anne, don't be in such a big hurry to get your book to the publisher next time." This one suffers from the same thing that made me stop reading John Grisham--a hurried ending that leaves significant pieces of the plot unresolved. Resolve the mystery next time and keep us guessing about the relationships, not vice versa. Anne, you've done better. . .and you can do it again:)
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Anne Perry is marvelous! She manages to add just the right amount of information to her books that leaves you tingling with anticiption of the next book. Breach of Promise is definitely toward the top on my list of favorites. The Monk novels are just wonderful!
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This is the one!!
This book was all I was hoping for in an Ann Perry mystery. It was informative- more interesting background into the Victorian era. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Marg
The book was very good, except the mystery wasn't concluded.
The mystery wasn't one of her best, but it wasn't too bad. The blossomed relationship between Monk and Hester made up for it. Read more
Published on 24 July 1999
I'm casting the movie!
I've decided it's time to cast the William Monk movie! Easy. Ciaran Hind, that dark, brooding, wonderful Anglo-Irish stage actor, is Monk. Read more
Published on 15 Jun 1999
Tedious, overdrawn courtroom drama
I have admired and enjoyed Ms. Perry's style, plot development, and particularly her characters. "Breach" is not her best as it is unecessariliy prolonged and... Read more
Published on 29 May 1999
How will it end?
Before "The sin of the wolf" was my favourite, but this time I really couldn't stop reading... Read more
Published on 13 May 1999
Super book - what happened to the ending?
I've read all of Anne Perry's books and consider her my favourite mystery author. I thoroughly enjoyed "Breach of Promise", even though the coincidence tying the plot... Read more
Published on 12 May 1999
Couldn't Put It Down
I have been reading Anne Perry's books for many years and this is one of her best! I've always been a bigger fan of the Pitt's but with this book I've "switched sides".
Published on 13 April 1999
not bad ... but not her best one
I have to agree with some of the other reviewers - we were cheated of an ending somehow, but I didn't really mind that lots of things were left to my imagination. Read more
Published on 12 April 1999
The best one yet!
Before, The Sins of the Wolf was the best, but now . . . I change my mind. This one takes its place. Read more
Published on 16 Mar 1999
My first Anne Perry but not my last
I am not a reader of mysteries. But I picked up this book in the library because of the title. It was excellent! Read more
Published on 18 Jan 1999
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