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The twenty-first instalment in Anne Perry's acclaimed Thomas Pitt series

About the Author

Anne Perry lives in Portmahomack, Scotland, and her well-loved series featuring Thomas and Charlotte Pitt has recently been adapted for television. The Cater Street Hangman was watched by millions of viewers when it was broadcast by ITV. Also available from Headline are the acclaimed William Monk and Hester Latterly mysteries.

Reviews

Anne Perry's novels are New York Times bestsellers and have earned much critical acclaim: 'Give her a good murder and a shameful social evil, and Anne Perry can write a Victorian mystery that would make Dickens' eyes pop out
*New York Times Book Review*

A totally contemporary feel ... admirably well-written
*Guardian*

Her Victorian England pulsates with life and is peopled with wonderfully memorable characters
*Faye Kellerman*

A complex plot supported by superb storytelling ... and William Monk, a contender for the post of Most Original Investigator in recent fiction
*Scotland on Sunday*

Simply put, Perry's 21st novel featuring Superintendent Thomas Pitt and his wife Charlotte is one of her best works. Pitt has singlehandedly apprehended and convicted the murderer of a well-to-do archaeologist. Instead of being rewarded for his zeal, he finds himself reassigned to the East End slums to keep an eye on anarchists. Naturally, Charlotte won't stand still for this. She is aided in her quest to discover the truth by her maid, Gracie, and the stubborn Sergeant Tellman. Great Aunt Vespasia and a long-lost love also have a role to play, as the depths of a government conspiracy are gradually revealed. Perry deftly weaves the different threads of her story into a powerful tale of corruption, patriotism, and loyalty. She uses her extensive knowledge of the period and actual historical events to heighten the suspense. Superb writing and characterization make this essential for every collection. [Previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 10/1/00.]DLaurel Bliss, Yale Univ., Sterling Memorial Lib., New Haven, CT Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Anne Perry's novels are New York Times bestsellers and have earned much critical acclaim: 'Give her a good murder and a shameful social evil, and Anne Perry can write a Victorian mystery that would make Dickens' eyes pop out * New York Times Book Review *
A totally contemporary feel ... admirably well-written * Guardian *
Her Victorian England pulsates with life and is peopled with wonderfully memorable characters * Faye Kellerman *
A complex plot supported by superb storytelling ... and William Monk, a contender for the post of Most Original Investigator in recent fiction * Scotland on Sunday *