| Book Title | Sins of the Wolf |
| Series | William Monk |
| Genre | Mystery |
| Author | Anne Perry |
| Publisher | Ballantine Books |
| Published | August 30, 1995 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition | Good |
| Condition Notes | Moderate reading wear with light edge wear, minor corner rubbing, and slight cover wear. Binding appears solid with clean, intact pages. A nice reading copy. |
| Condition | Good |
When nurse Hester Latterly accompanies the elderly Mary Farraline on a train journey to London, the trip ends in tragedy after Mrs. Farraline dies unexpectedly. A postmortem reveals poisoning, and Hester is arrested for murder. William Monk is convinced of her innocence and begins investigating the influential Farraline family. As he peels away layers of privilege, greed, and deception, Monk races against time to expose the true killer before Hester is sentenced to hang.
EugeneBookStore Summary
The Sins of the Wolf is one of the defining novels in Anne Perry’s William Monk series, strengthening the partnership between Monk and Hester Latterly while delivering a tense Victorian courtroom mystery. Perry masterfully combines historical authenticity, memorable characters, and moral complexity in a suspenseful story that explores justice, loyalty, and redemption.
Collector Notes
This is the fifth novel in the William Monk series and is widely regarded as one of the strongest entries in the series. It significantly develops the relationship between William Monk and Hester Latterly while expanding the recurring cast. Ballantine’s mass market editions remain popular with readers assembling the complete William Monk collection.