Mystery Book Club

A Dangerous Mourning by Anne Perry

In the second William Monk mystery, the Inspector investigates the bedroom stabbing death of Octavia Haslett, the widowed daughter of Sir Basil Moidore. After Monk proves that there could not have been an outside intruder, suspicion falls on the numerous servants and family members who reside in the house. This second installment in the bestselling William Monk series evokes Victorian England with twists and turns galore.

Moderated by Carole Shmurak, author of 11 books and Professor Emerita at Central Connecticut State University. To participate, contact Carole at cshmurak@gmail.com and put “Wallingford Mystery Book Club” in the subject line.

Spring 2024: Overcoming the Challenges

Detective work can be difficult, but it's even more so when the detective has his/her own personal difficulties. This spring we will read about five detectives who must deal with extraordinary challenges, mental or physical, in order to solve crimes.