One night in a corridor of the Royal Naval Hospital Greenwich nurse Hester Monk is approached by a terrified girl. She's from a hidden ward of children all subject to frequent blood-letting and her brother is dying.
While William Monk's River Police fight to keep London safe from gun-runners Hester takes on a new role at the hospital helping to administer a secretive new treatment. But she slowly realises that this experimental cure is putting the lives of the children at risk. Attempting to protect the young victims she comes under threat from one rich powerful and very ill man who is desperate to survive...
Anne Perry is a New York Times bestselling author noted for her memorable characters, historical accuracy and exploration of social and ethical issues. She has written a multitude of bestselling novels including her highly acclaimed Monk mysteries, Pitt novels and, most recently, a spy thriller featuring Elena Standish. Anne Perry was selected by The Times as one of the twentieth century's '100 Masters of Crime'.
Anne Perry
Anne Perry
Anne Perry
Anne Perry
Anne Perry
Anne Perry