A Breach of Promise

A William Monk Novel

By Anne Perry | Publisher: Random House Publishing Group

About the book

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.

Editions of A Breach of Promise

Hardcover
ISBN 9780449908495
Paperback
ISBN 9780804118552
Paperback
ISBN 9780345523747
EBook
ISBN 9780307875457
Audiobook
ISBN 9780375402753

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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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What is A Breach of Promise about?

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.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Breach of Promise?

Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Historical crime and mysteries

Where can I read a sample of A Breach of Promise?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780449908495

Is A Breach of Promise part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series William Monk

Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Breach of Promise?

Anne Perry

Who is the Publisher of the book A Breach of Promise?

Random House Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

A Breach of Promise is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780449908495) and paperback(ISBN 9780804118552) and paperback(ISBN 9780345523747) and ebook(ISBN 9780307875457) and audiobook(ISBN 9780375402753)

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