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'Anne Perry, mistress of the Victorian murder mystery, has taken over where Dickens left off . . . A murder mystery made to make you think'
( Lancashire Evening Post )'Perry cleverly gives her readers a continual thread and a sense of location . . . A very enjoyable read indeed . . . Recommended'
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The seventeenth novel in Anne Perry's acclaimed William Monk series
1864 - Monk and his wife Hester are doing their best to care for Scuff - a homeless boy slowly recovering from a terrifying ordeal at the hands of Jericho Phillips, the runner of a child prostitution ring. Although Scuff's evil abductor is dead, there is no suggestion that the ring has been broken and Scuff is certain that more children are suffering an even worse fate.
Monk is determined to find the remaining children and uncover, once and for all, the men funding the operation. And when the body of small-time crook Mickey Parfitt washes up on Mortlake's shore, it fortuitously points him in the right direction. But as Monk's investigation continues, the reputations of respected gentlemen, including Arthur Ballinger, father-in-law of Monk's friend Oliver Rathbone, start being called into question and his task becomes fraught with unforeseen dangers.
In an illicit world of blackmail, vice and corruption, Monk must follow the trail - and his conscience - wherever it leads, no matter how disturbing the truth may be.
1864 - Monk and his wife Hester are doing their best to care for Scuff - a homeless boy slowly recovering from a terrifying ordeal at the hands of Jericho Phillips, the runner of a child prostitution ring. Although Scuff's evil abductor is dead, there is no suggestion that the ring has been broken and Scuff is certain that more children are suffering an even worse fate.
Monk is determined to find the remaining children and uncover, once and for all, the men funding the operation. And when the body of small-time crook Mickey Parfitt washes up on Mortlake's shore, it fortuitously points him in the right direction. But as Monk's investigation continues, the reputations of respected gentlemen, including Arthur Ballinger, father-in-law of Monk's friend Oliver Rathbone, start being called into question and his task becomes fraught with unforeseen dangers.
In an illicit world of blackmail, vice and corruption, Monk must follow the trail - and his conscience - wherever it leads, no matter how disturbing the truth may be.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
"The way of a guilty man is perverse;
But as for the pure, his work is right." -- Proverbs 21:8 (NKJV)
This is my favorite of the William Monk novels in its brilliant portrayal of ethical dilemmas in Victorian England.
If you have not read Execution Dock, be sure to read or listen to that book before Acceptable Loss, which continues the story in that prior William Monk novel. Such knowledge is necessary to gain the full benefit of reading Acceptable Loss.
I am reviewing the unabridged audio CD, which I listened to, rather than the printed (or Kindle) version. I apologize in advance if I misspell any character names since I haven't seen most of them.
Acceptable Loss addresses some very fundamental issues that may make you feel uncomfortable. But the best novels do that. Let me mention them in case they are reasons for you to avoid the story.
The most obvious source of discomfort is the investigation of a criminal scheme involving blackmailing men who abuse imprisoned boys for thrills and sexual gratification. A second source of discomfort relates to the personal cost of the obligation to seek justice . . . something that may cause a reader or listener unease in examining herself or himself in her or his own personal matters. A third dimension of discomfort comes from the issue of personal loyalty versus public responsibility when long-term personal happiness is at stake. A fourth type of discomfort can follow realizing how corrupt one is forced to become when serving those who lack morality. A fifth source of discomfort comes in the issue of how far someone should go in using immoral means to achieve "good" purposes.
The story opens as a police procedural with William Monk investigating the death of a floater on the Thames who is soon identified as sleazy character, Mickey Parfitt. While some investigators might have taken the easy way out and simply not looked into the "loss" of another criminal, Monk does his duty. Monk soon finds a pathway of clues that leads close to his own career and home. If he continues to seek justice, it's quickly obvious that his very career in the police and reputation as a reputable investigator will be part of the personal stake he must risk.
The plot is exceptionally well designed to raise lots of ethical, legal, and practical issues that will make many readers feel placed in the middle of such difficult questions. Be patient as you read. It takes awhile for the dilemmas to emerge. The story is stretched out in places, I believe, to bring the dilemmas closer to the reader's or listener's heart.
One of my favorite elements of the story comes in its careful demonstration of the limits to justice being done through the criminal trial process.
But as for the pure, his work is right." -- Proverbs 21:8 (NKJV)
This is my favorite of the William Monk novels in its brilliant portrayal of ethical dilemmas in Victorian England.
If you have not read Execution Dock, be sure to read or listen to that book before Acceptable Loss, which continues the story in that prior William Monk novel. Such knowledge is necessary to gain the full benefit of reading Acceptable Loss.
I am reviewing the unabridged audio CD, which I listened to, rather than the printed (or Kindle) version. I apologize in advance if I misspell any character names since I haven't seen most of them.
Acceptable Loss addresses some very fundamental issues that may make you feel uncomfortable. But the best novels do that. Let me mention them in case they are reasons for you to avoid the story.
The most obvious source of discomfort is the investigation of a criminal scheme involving blackmailing men who abuse imprisoned boys for thrills and sexual gratification. A second source of discomfort relates to the personal cost of the obligation to seek justice . . . something that may cause a reader or listener unease in examining herself or himself in her or his own personal matters. A third dimension of discomfort comes from the issue of personal loyalty versus public responsibility when long-term personal happiness is at stake. A fourth type of discomfort can follow realizing how corrupt one is forced to become when serving those who lack morality. A fifth source of discomfort comes in the issue of how far someone should go in using immoral means to achieve "good" purposes.
The story opens as a police procedural with William Monk investigating the death of a floater on the Thames who is soon identified as sleazy character, Mickey Parfitt. While some investigators might have taken the easy way out and simply not looked into the "loss" of another criminal, Monk does his duty. Monk soon finds a pathway of clues that leads close to his own career and home. If he continues to seek justice, it's quickly obvious that his very career in the police and reputation as a reputable investigator will be part of the personal stake he must risk.
The plot is exceptionally well designed to raise lots of ethical, legal, and practical issues that will make many readers feel placed in the middle of such difficult questions. Be patient as you read. It takes awhile for the dilemmas to emerge. The story is stretched out in places, I believe, to bring the dilemmas closer to the reader's or listener's heart.
One of my favorite elements of the story comes in its careful demonstration of the limits to justice being done through the criminal trial process.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
To be honest I've not read Anne Perry prior to this so I feel that with so many other titles out there previously I did wonder if I'd be left out to dry with very little clue as to who is who and what the hell is happening. What I actually received from this title was a story that felt like a continuation, the subject matter was uncomfortable and to be honest it felt that the plot was a little stretched with what it achieved to create a full length story of what would have worked better as a novella.
That said however I did like the characters, they had a real feeling of depth and with the authors writing style it felt that it brought the time period to life which for me is the key aspect to any title. I will more than likely read other titles by Anne although I think I'll have to start at the beginning to get the full impact.
That said however I did like the characters, they had a real feeling of depth and with the authors writing style it felt that it brought the time period to life which for me is the key aspect to any title. I will more than likely read other titles by Anne although I think I'll have to start at the beginning to get the full impact.
11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have read all The Monk series and Thomas Pitt series. This new book Acceptable Loss was released on my birthday April 14th and my husband thought it was a great gift for me.
Unfortunately, this is a small story stretched to several hundred pages and it shows. It is a continuation to the last book about child prostitution. The culprit Ballinger who Monk could not get in the last book is paramount in this book. Monk goes all out to prove that Ballinger is responsible for the rough trade and it is he who is the money behind the business.
Of course Rathbone the laywer is married to Ballinger's daughter and she will not believe that her father could do something like this.
If you must read this book, get it from the library. I found it well below par for Anne Perry and as I said a small story made big.
Unfortunately, this is a small story stretched to several hundred pages and it shows. It is a continuation to the last book about child prostitution. The culprit Ballinger who Monk could not get in the last book is paramount in this book. Monk goes all out to prove that Ballinger is responsible for the rough trade and it is he who is the money behind the business.
Of course Rathbone the laywer is married to Ballinger's daughter and she will not believe that her father could do something like this.
If you must read this book, get it from the library. I found it well below par for Anne Perry and as I said a small story made big.
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This novel follows the same case that was the central theme of Anne Perry's Execution Dock, probably my most favourite ever of her William Monk novels. Read more
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A question of loyalty - excellent!
First Sentence: Hester was half-asleep when she heard the slight sound, as if someone were taking in a sharp breath and ten letting out a soft, desperate gasp. Read more
Published 4 months ago by L. J. Roberts
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Anne Perry books are always good and Acceptable Loss was just as good as I thought it would be, She only gets better.
Published 7 months ago by hollie
Acceptable Loss by Anne Perry
As usual it is just as exciting as her other ones.
It is unusual not to be read by Terence Hardimann.
This new chap is just as good.
It is unusual not to be read by Terence Hardimann.
This new chap is just as good.
Published 7 months ago by Sue
One of the best
I am a great fan and thoroughly enjoyed this, although I do take the point of another review where it was stated that it didn't have the same impact, as the previous book... Read more
Published 8 months ago by P Tweed
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I just finished "Acceptable Loss" with the regret I feel whenever I finish an Anne Perry novel -- especially the Monk series -- knowing I'll have to wait a year or more for the... Read more
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