The Twisted Root (William Monk Series #10)

Perhaps the greatest period writer of English culture and mysteries during our time

A captivating story which grabs your attention from beginning to end, and always with an ending which is unique and unsuspected.

Really excellent writing, would make a good movie

Another winner for Anne Perry

The Plot Wasn't The Only Thing Twisted!!

I bought the book because of the cover strolling along my usual haunt-the mystery section of Barnes & Nobles. Once I started to read the book, I twisted and turned and fretted over why in the world won't this woman talk? The zinger of an ending put me out of my misery. If you could choke a book to talk, this is it!! Not recommended for those of little patience or nervous wrecks!

Another great Anne Perry Book

The book has a steady, pace. It's relaxing, yet suspenseful. The description of Victorian England is second to none. The title is a clever choice, and is very relevant to the content of the mystery. Anne Perry's books are by far the best, but this one is one of my favorites.

Anne Perry twisted my senses!

This is my first Anne Perry novel:she entrapped me. I found myself hating Mariam because of her silence, frustrated with her character and her absolute stubborness: I admired Mariam's strength and her diligence, her honesty and devotion and, in the end, I understood the utter despair that was described through the eyes of each of The Twisted Roots, integral characters. I admit that I thought I had the mystery solved. I had narrowed down the suspects and presumed to guess as to the reason for Mariam's departure then the end finally came and . . . I dropped the book three times. All that tension finally broke free! And it was worth every aggrivating second. I am determined to read another of Anne Perry's William Monk novels. After I get my senses back.

A Twisted Root Indeed!

I listened to this book on tape while driving to and from work. This was my first Anne Perry book and it won't be my last. The story kept you guessing until the very end. I thought it was well written and I like her style very much. So well does she write about these characters from the 1800 's,that I had to keep reminding my self that this book was written in the 1990's. My only regret is the audio was abridged.

I never read a mystery before...

I was walking through a Barnes and Noble, and the TWISTED ROOT caught my eye. I hate to admitt it, but I bought it because of the cover. What a wonderful book this turned out to be. I even passed it onto my Dad to read. Very well written, quite interesting and very suspenceful! I usually read horror, but I have already picked up another Perry book and I'm looking forward to getting into it!

LoVe to read ANNE PERRY books

I love these mysteries - this book, TWISTED ROOT, was excellent. As with all Perry's books, this one kept me wondering until the last few pages what happened. Miriam is a mystery to understand - read it and be a Perry fan forever. Am so looking forward to her two new books coming out this Spring!

The Twisted Root by Anne Perry

The newest Anne Perry novel involving William Monk and his new wife Nurse Hester Latterly has long been awaited by this reader. A puzzling tale involving a runaway fiancee soon becomes much more when murder and blackmail are discovered. Private investigator Monk sets out on a path that draws in continuous character Barrister Oliver Rathbone and introduces new personalities such as a compassionate police Sergeant Robb and his elderly grandfather. Issues such as care for the elderly and the practice of nursing in Victorian London become an integral part of an emotionally charged story. Perry will draw you into her complex and emotional journey to an ending and a murderer which will stun any reader. I highly recommend this novel or any other featuring Investigator William Monk.

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