. But Orme is ready for retirement; Monk knows he will soon need to rely upon his younger officers. In Corridors of the Night, nurse Hester Monk and her husband, William, commander of the Thames River Police, do desperate battle with two obsessed scientists who in the name of healing have turned to homicide. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. I have just ordered a copy to fill this hole! Please try again. Praise for Corridors of the Night “[A] suspenseful, twisting narrative.”—Historical Novels Review “Anne Perry has once again evocatively and meticulously conjured up Victorian London. Anne Perry, that incomparable novelist of life in Victorian England, has once again surpassed herself, with this twenty-first installment of her New York Times bestselling William Monk series. . . Anne Perry, that incomparable novelist of life in Victorian England, has once again surpassed herself, with this twenty-first installment of her New York Times bestselling William Monk series. In Corridors of the Night, nurse Hester Monk and her husband, William, commander of the Thames River Police, do desperate battle with two obsessed scientists who in the name of healing have turned to homicide. These plots have been getting thinner and thinner--regulars only seen in micro cameos....maybe some of the cake should go to the plot. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. . . Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2017. . . There is no sense of Monk in it. I have really enjoyed and loved most of Anne Perry's books, particularly in the William Monk series, because she tells a great story and often comes up with very interesting and unique plot twists. Praise for Corridors of the Night “[A] suspenseful, twisting narrative.”—Historical Novels Review “Anne Perry has once again evocatively and meticulously conjured up Victorian London. Praise for Corridors of the Night “[A] suspenseful, twisting narrative.”—Historical Novels Review “Anne Perry has once again evocatively and meticulously conjured up Victorian London. I have just ordered a copy to fill this hole! . I was prompted to research the subject. I agree with others who have reviewed this book. Praise for Corridors of the Night “[A] suspenseful, twisting narrative.”—Historical Novels Review “Anne Perry has once again evocatively and meticulously conjured up Victorian London. I recently gave Perry a rave review to my book discussion group and said that she is the one to read if you want to understand Victorian life outside the palace. I chose not to purchase the previous novel as I felt it didn't have a storyline which was going to be of interest to me. I agree with one of the other reviewers that Monk and Hester would have more actively pursued the real killer if they were true to form. But, at those times, you learn more about the person doing the mulling, so it's just part of her style, rather than an obstacle to the plot. A great Author. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Please try again. This was like the "Christmas" Perry books, Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2015. Taut with intrigue and laced with white-knuckled terror, Corridors of the Night is Anne Perry at her magnificent, unforgettable best. Praise for Corridors of the Night “[A] suspenseful, twisting narrative.”—Historical Novels Review “Anne Perry has once again evocatively and meticulously conjured up Victorian London. Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2016, I would have to agree with several others that this is not up to Perry's usual standards. Please try your request again later. The plot was akin to various melodramatic silent movies, and these people are constantly eating cake now. I love Anne Perry's books and have read all of the Victorian mysteries. I agree with one of the other reviewers that Monk and Hester would have more actively pursued the real killer if they were true to form. I have really enjoyed and loved most of Anne Perry's books, particularly in the William Monk series, because she tells a great story and often comes up with very interesting and unique plot twists. . It was shorter and had 2 glaring mistakes. This is the only book of Perry's that has left me unsatisfied at the end, Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2016. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Really! Something went wrong. If people wish to know that much about what transpired previously, they should pick up the books and read them. . The secondary plot involving gun running on the river was less satisfying. The result of the courtroom histrionics was beyond implausable...unless someone waving their arms around and shouting neatly cancels all points of law. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. . "Corridors of the Night" is a particularly engrossing mystery and, if you know a little science and medicine, it's fascinating to read how doctors and nurses worked in earlier times, without the knowledge we have today. . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2015. How does something like that happen with editors overseeing a project? Praise for Corridors of the Night “[A] suspenseful, twisting narrative.”—Historical Novels Review “Anne Perry has once again evocatively and meticulously conjured up Victorian London. The oversight in this last book that I found to be most careless, and therefore, disappointing from someone I considered to be a clever writer, was that a key character in the last 3 books (the defense lawyer for one of the most central characters in the entire series), had a completely different name in this last book.???? This is the only book of Perry's that has left me unsatisfied at the end, Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2016. Taut with intrigue and laced with white-knuckled terror, Corridors of the Night is Anne Perry at her magnificent, unforgettable best. Really! I will probably read all these books forever, since I have been reading Ms. Perry since the Cater Street Hangman of the Pitt series...but they have really changed. I will probably read all these books forever, since I have been reading Ms. Perry since the Cater Street Hangman of the Pitt series...but they have really changed. . Does this book contain inappropriate content? In Corridors of the Night, nurse Hester Monk and her husband, William, commander of the Thames River Police, do desperate battle with two obsessed scientists who in … I chose not to purchase the previous novel as I felt it didn't have a storyline which was going to be of interest to me. Praise for Corridors of the Night “[A] suspenseful, twisting narrative.”—Historical Novels Review “Anne Perry has once again evocatively and meticulously conjured up Victorian London. The Face of a Stranger: A William Monk Novel, Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Taut with intrigue and laced with white-knuckled terror, Corridors of the Night is Anne Perry at her magnificent, unforgettable best. Taut with intrigue and laced with white-knuckled terror, Corridors of the Night is Anne Perry at her magnificent, unforgettable best. Praise for Corridors of the Night “[A] suspenseful, twisting narrative.”—Historical Novels Review “Anne Perry has once again evocatively and meticulously conjured up Victorian London. There was very little sense of Hester Monk. Corridors of the Night - Bridges - OverDrive. That doesn't translate well to the screen because voice-overs are so artificial. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Taut with intrigue and laced with white-knuckled terror, Corridors of the Night is Anne Perry at her magnificent, unforgettable best. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. The Thames doesn't figure as much in this episode. I have loved reading Anne Perry's books, nearly finished William Monk series - May read Pitt series next. Anne Perry, that incomparable novelist of life in Victorian England, has once again surpassed herself, with this twenty-first installment of her New York Times bestselling William Monk series. Taut with intrigue and laced with white-knuckled terror, Corridors of the Night is Anne Perry at her magnificent, unforgettable best. This is a good read, the story line being most interesting as I know little about when and how the first blood transfusions took place. The primary medical story was a fascinating mixture of historical medicine and ethical dilemmas, combined with serious danger to Hester. Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2015. . Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2016, I would have to agree with several others that this is not up to Perry's usual standards. The result of the courtroom histrionics was beyond implausable...unless someone waving their arms around and shouting neatly cancels all points of law. Taut with intrigue and laced with white-knuckled terror, Corridors of the Night is Anne Perry at her magnificent, unforgettable best. . I really don't know where this series is going anymore. In Corridors of the Night, nurse Hester Monk and her husband, William, commander of the Thames River Police, do desperate battle with two obsessed scientists who in the name of healing have turned to homicide. I really don't know where this series is going anymore. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. . Taut with intrigue and laced with white-knuckled terror, Corridors of the Night is Anne Perry at her magnificent, unforgettable best. In Corridors of the Night, nurse Hester Monk and her husband, William, commander of the Thames River Police, do desperate battle with two obsessed scientists who in … There was a problem loading your book clubs. Praise for Corridors of the Night “[A] suspenseful, twisting narrative.”—Historical Novels Review “Anne Perry has once again evocatively and meticulously conjured up Victorian London. I love the series and I hope that this book will not be indicative of future books. He has his own problems having been debarred, and conflict over his relationship with Beata Ingham. He never proposed, he was going to but sensed she was encouraging him not to. . Praise for Corridors of the Night “[A] suspenseful, twisting narrative.”—Historical Novels Review “Anne Perry has once again evocatively and meticulously conjured up Victorian London. Anne Perry, that incomparable novelist of life in Victorian England, has once again surpassed herself, with this twenty-first installment of her New York Times bestselling William Monk series. . This was like the "Christmas" Perry books. A great Author. Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2015. Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2015. The secondary plot involving gun running on the river was less satisfying. . The attempt to forward medical science and the associated moral dilemmas is the main theme. Her character development is extraordinary but, occasionally, she gets bogged down with one character or another recapping the entire scenario in his or her mind, mulling over the facts, so the book kind of comes to a halt. I discussed with a friend about the challenges of bring the Monk series to the screen and I think the problem would be that part of why Perry's characters are so involving on the page is that she goes into the thoughts of the character. . . The primary medical story was a fascinating mixture of historical medicine and ethical dilemmas, combined with serious danger to Hester. This is her 21st book in the William Monk and Hester series. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2015. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 1, 2016. Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2015, Perry is one of the few authors I enjoy enough to fork out for the hardcover edition. Praise for Corridors of the Night “[A] suspenseful, twisting narrative.”—Historical Novels Review “Anne Perry has once again evocatively and meticulously conjured up Victorian London. However I can see that was a mistake as I have a gap in my reading around Rathbone and Beata. Please try again. Her characters are so well-rounded, the plots inventive and unpredictable, the action scenes get better with each book, and the reader gains insight into what the challenges were for police and medical people in times where communication facilities and easy transportation were still far in the future. I am surprised that they were not caught. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. . There was very little sense of Hester Monk. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. 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