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Defend and Betray

A William Monk Novel #3

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Defend and Betray

By: Anne Perry
Narrated by: Davina Porter
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Ten people gather together for an elegant London dinner party. By the end of the party, only nine are alive. Sometime after dinner, General Thaddeus Carlyon is brutally murdered in the hallway. Who had the strength - and motive - to murder the distinguished military hero? Nurse Latterly and Inspector Monk find the answers in a nightmarish legacy of evil.Crack another case with William Monk.©1992 Anne Perry (P)1996 Recorded Books, LLC Detective Fiction Historical Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives
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Not for the sensitive..

Once again, Ms. Perry tackles modern societal issues in a Victorian setting. She vividly illustrates some of the deleterious effects inflicted on the victims. The first half of the book, I did suspect what was going on, but not the murderer.. by the middle, I’d figured it out.. but wanted to continue .. if nothing else than to see how Ms. Perry handled the issues.

There is a great triangle brewing between Monk, Hester and Oliver. I keep vacillating over which man I want to get the girl!

Ms. Porter again, is wonderful!

This book is not for those with blissfully innocent sensitivities.. but, is an excellent expose of some of societies most degrading practices.

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Riveting

A bit of a slow start, but hang in -- the hook is delayed but once you bite, you will not want to get away. Masterful, as always for Perry.

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Defend and Betray

Davina Porter is becoming one of my favorite narrators. This is the third book in the Monk series. This book has more to do with Hester and the attorney Oliver. Some of the new characters in the story are great such as Hester's employer the Major. This book covers a darker problem in peoples behavior and goes into the problem women had in protecting their children when they had no rights as far as the law is concerned. Reading this series makes me realize how far women have come in obtaining equal rights even though their is still more work to be done and a battle to keep the rights we have obtained.

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Series is becoming Good.

Really like the character development. they are all growing on me. Good story in this installment; even if bit painful.

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WOW!!!!

I am moved to write a review rather just a rating. I have never cried, laughed and felt such a tumult of emotions listening to a book. The narrator is absolutely fantastic. Ms Davina is one of my favorite narrators. I started this series with no prejudgment.

I am a bit annoyed and fed up with Monk and am desperately hoping he either dies, gets abducted by aliens or is raptured to put me out of my misery. I do appreciate that the author does not spin out ‘perfect’ people. Every character has some idiosyncrasies that make me cringe (but Monk tops them all).

THIS particular story will leave you emotionally drained and requiring a couple of spa days. I am looking forward to the next book and silently hoping that there are at least 7 more to go in the series.

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Brilliant

This author is gifted as a storyteller. At no point do I find myself bored or lost as she leaves the details of her stories. The narration is brilliant as well, I look forward to listening to everything they’ve done together.

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An amazing story

This story started out slowly. The narrator was brilliant. It was tragic and amazing! Ann Perry was a great author.

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FANTASTIC

Fantastic storyline. Guessing the motive early on did not diminished the pleasure of it'story. It kept my attention and desire to hear more and more from beginning to end.

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I really like Hester

I like the characters and their world and the story of how some of them doggedly dig for the truth.

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Agonizing. Well written and emotional. Highly disturbing.

Honestly I hated this book because of the topic area. I had figured out the why part of the question early on and it was very hard to sit through the lengthy unraveling of the facts of the case. It is masterfully written but sick as well. I am exceedingly grateful that I have completed the book bit will definitely take a break for some lighter listens for awhile. Davina Porter, the narrator is fantastic as always. This book was too human and real in too many ways. Quite emotionally overwhelming.

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