The second thrilling mystery in an exciting new generation of Pitt novels, from the New York Times bestselling author and queen of Victorian crime, Anne Perry.

'Anne Perry's Victorian mysteries are marvels of plot construction' New York Times

Daniel Pitt is delighted that his sister is visiting London with her American husband Patrick, a policeman, and their young daughters. But Patrick's trip has another purpose, for which he enlists Daniel's help.

Philip Sidney, a young British diplomat, is accused of robbery and assault in Washington, but he has taken diplomatic immunity and fled to England. The perfect opportunity to obtain justice presents itself when Sidney is accused of a small embezzlement at the British Embassy in the USA, but as Daniel digs deeper into the case it becomes clear that vengeance is involved.

When a witness is murdered in America suspicion of guilt falls on Sidney. But is somebody trying to frame him? And, if so, who and why? Daniel follows a trail that uncovers another murder, and leads from Washington to the idyllic Channel Islands, then to a dramatic scene in court that almost defies belief...

About the Author
Anne Perry is a New York Times bestselling author noted for her memorable characters, historical accuracy and exploration of social and ethical issues. Her two series, one featuring Thomas Pitt and one featuring William Monk, have been published in multiple languages. Anne Perry has also published a successful series based around World War One and the Reavley family, and the recent standalone novel The Sheen on the Silk. Anne Perry was selected by The Times as one of the twentieth century's '100 Masters of Crime'.

Reviews
Praise for Anne Perry: 'Anne Perry's Victorian mysteries are marvels of plot construction' * New York Times *
A truly unusual mystery * Publishers Weekly *
There is a freshness about [Perry's] writing which makes it truly exceptional * Eurocrime *
A brilliant Victorian police procedural in which well-realized characters and settings are fascinating in themselves * Booklist *
A page-turning thriller...blending compelling plotting with superbly realized human emotion and exquisite period detail -- Jeffery Deaver
Engrossing...The book gallops to a dramatic conclusion * Washington Times Daily *
Elegantly constructed and nail-bitingly tense * Good Book Guide *
Redolent with Victorian atmosphere * Tangled Web *



Book Information
ISBN 9781472257239
Author Anne Perry
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Headline Book Publishing
Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 187g
Dimensions(mm) 176mm * 110mm * 26mm