Hester Monk's friend's father has run into extreme debt because he
was convinced by a church to continuously donate to their cause.
Hester feels that there is something very wrong with the church, so she
asks her accountant to surreptitiously look at the books of the church.
He confirms her worst fears.
Evidence presented
results in the minister of the church being charged with fraud, and the
case going to trial before Judge Oliver Rathbone. Hestor's name comes
up in the case, and is besmirched. Unfortunately there is nothing that
Rathbone can do about it.
As Rathbone listens to the
evidence that the witness is giving damning Hester he comes to the
realisation that he has seen the witness before, related to another
case. Can he put the information forth without affecting his judicial
powers? Shocking evidence results in the death of three people and the
arrest of Rathbone.
Hester and William Monk know it
is up to them to help their friend, even though he may be guilty. Their
adopted son, Scuff also wants to help. The information they discover
is shocking, but is enough to get Rathbone off?
Author
Anne Perry has given the reader, not just a police investigation, but
much courtroom drama in this novel. A good, quick read.
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