Blood on the Water

In the 20th William Monk mystery, Anne Perry takes listeners to Victorian London, where Commander Monk investigates a devastating pleasure boat explosion that claims nearly 200 lives. As the case unfolds, Monk navigates a complex web of international intrigue, political interests, and powerful enemies, aided by his wife Hester and friend Oliver Rathbone. The investigation reveals dark secrets connected to the opening of the Suez Canal and raises questions about justice, motive, and betrayal, culminating in a tense and unexpected climax.