Blind justice
Subtitle: a William Monk novel
By: by Anne Perry
Edition: Large Print edition.
Series: A William Monk novel -- bk. 19; Thorndike Press large print basic; Thorndike Press large print basic series
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 571
ISBN-13: 9781410463203
Subjects: Large type books; William Monk (Fictitious character); Private investigators; Fiction
Description: England, 1865. Hester Monk, the wife of William Monk, commander of the Thames River Police, questions the finances of a London church whose members' hard-earned charitable gifts appear to go into the pocket of charismatic preacher Abel Taft. Taft is accused of extortion and brilliant barrister Oliver Rathbone, newly appointed a judge, is chosen to preside over the trial. Taft's guilt seems clear, until a last-minute witness completely undermines the charges. Then Rathbone makes a well-meaning but reckless move that could ruin his career, his reputation, and his life.