Can Monk beat the clock and prevent an innocent woman from going to the gallows, before it''s too late?

The third novel featuring Investigator Monk is a thrilling mystery of Victorian England from the acclaimed author Anne Perry. Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Sarah Perry.

''A richly textured and timeless novel of suspense. Anne Perry''s Victorian England pulsates with life and is peopled with wonderfully memorable characters'' - Faye Kellerman

After a brilliant military career in India, General Thaddeus Carlyon finally meets death not in the frenzy of battle, but at a London dinner party, in what appears to be a freak accident. But the General''s beautiful wife readily confesses that she killed him - a story she clings to even under the shadow of the gallows.

Investigator William Monk, nurse Hester Latterly and Oliver Rathbone, counsel for the defence, work feverishly to break down the silence of the accused and her husband''s proud family; and with the trial only days away they inch towards the appalling heart of the mystery.

What readers are saying about Defend and Betray:

''As brilliant and absorbing as ever... This was gripping. Great writing and brilliant characters''

''Catches the atmosphere of the time really well. Anne Perry always tells a great story, keeps you turning pages and always wanting more''

''A very good read. Hooked from front page to last''

Can Monk beat the clock and prevent an innocent woman from going to the gallows, before it''s too late?

The third novel featuring Investigator Monk is a thrilling mystery of Victorian England from the acclaimed author Anne Perry. Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Sarah Perry.

''A richly textured and timeless novel of suspense. Anne Perry''s Victorian England pulsates with life and is peopled with wonderfully memorable characters'' - Faye Kellerman

After a brilliant military career in India, General Thaddeus Carlyon finally meets death not in the frenzy of battle, but at a London dinner party, in what appears to be a freak accident. But the General''s beautiful wife readily confesses that she killed him - a story she clings to even under the shadow of the gallows.

Investigator William Monk, nurse Hester Latterly and Oliver Rathbone, counsel for the defence, work feverishly to break down the silence of the accused and her husband''s proud family; and with the trial only days away they inch towards the appalling heart of the mystery.

What readers are saying about Defend and Betray:

''As brilliant and absorbing as ever... This was gripping. Great writing and brilliant characters''

''Catches the atmosphere of the time really well. Anne Perry always tells a great story, keeps you turning pages and always wanting more''

''A very good read. Hooked from front page to last''