El equilibrio de la balanza

Synopsis of El equilibrio de la balanza

In this gripping novel from the William Monk series, Prince Friedrich dies under strange circumstances after falling from his horse during a hunt. Although it appears to be an accident, Countess Rostova claims he was poisoned by his own wife, Princess Gisela. Faced with the serious accusation, Gisela sues the countess for defamation, forcing lawyer Sir Oliver Rathbone to hire Detective Monk to uncover the truth. Set in Victorian England, this story immerses the reader in a plot full of secrets, intrigue, and social ambiguities. With the help of the sharp-witted nurse Hester, Monk must unravel the hidden motives behind this death and identify the true culprit in a case where justice and reputation hang in the balance.