The story begins with the discovery of two women strangled in a London artist's studio.

(originally titled Funeral in Blue ) is the 12th installment in the popular William Monk series by Anne Perry. Set in the atmospheric streets of Victorian London, this historical mystery is a staple for fans of the genre. Plot Overview

Funeral in Blue (William Monk, #12) by Anne Perry - Goodreads

One is an artist's model; the other is Elissa Beck, the wife of Kristian Beck, a prominent surgeon and friend of Monk’s wife, Hester.

Dr. Beck quickly becomes the prime suspect. To clear his name, William Monk, Hester, and their friend Lady Callandra Daviot must unravel Elissa's secret past, which leads them all the way to the 1848 revolution in Vienna. Key Characters