Death of a Stranger

In this captivating novel set in Victorian London, Anne Perry intertwines the lives of diverse characters, from the aristocracy to street vendors, against a backdrop of mystery and intrigue. When nurse Hester Monk’s clinic becomes a refuge for prostitutes facing escalating violence, the shocking death of railway magnate Nolan Baltimore in a brothel sparks a quest for the truth. Private investigator William Monk, grappling with his own amnesia, takes on a case involving potential fraud that entangles him in a web of secrets, even as he begins to uncover haunting memories linked to a looming tragedy.