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A review by felinity
A Sunless Sea by Anne Perry
4.0
There's so much to say about Anne Perry's Monk books, but writing a review is still hard: on one hand, I've said much of it before - the details that bring the characters and setting to life; her ability to create unique characters, not all likeable; her insight into moral quandaries; the social and sociological issues she highlights - and on the other, I don't want to give away plot spoilers for what makes this one so enjoyable!
Set shortly after Acceptable Loss, the key to A Sunless Sea is opium. At this point in time, it is unregulated and sold in many places as the sole available painkiller. The Pharmacy Act intends to ensure the contents of all medicines are properly labeled and the amount consistent, and not sold by people who have no idea about dosages, but that will cut into some profits. And then there is Britain's shame: the Opium Wars, caused by our desire for tea, porcelain and silk. Are any of these enough to kill for? Hester and Monk believe so, and must find the truth before Runcorn's client is condemned.
Set shortly after Acceptable Loss, the key to A Sunless Sea is opium. At this point in time, it is unregulated and sold in many places as the sole available painkiller. The Pharmacy Act intends to ensure the contents of all medicines are properly labeled and the amount consistent, and not sold by people who have no idea about dosages, but that will cut into some profits. And then there is Britain's shame: the Opium Wars, caused by our desire for tea, porcelain and silk. Are any of these enough to kill for? Hester and Monk believe so, and must find the truth before Runcorn's client is condemned.