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Ashworth Hall (Thomas Pitt Mystery, Book 17): Politics and murder entwine in Victorian London
Anne Perry
Thomas Pitt Mystery, Fiction, Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Crime & mystery, Historical adventure, Historical fiction
The 17th book in the Thomas Pitt series - published in ebook for the first time
When a group of powerful Irish Protestants and Catholics gather at a country house to discuss Irish home rule, contention is to be expected. But when the meeting's moderator, government bigwig Ainsley Greville, is found murdered in his bath, negotiations seem doomed. Unless Superintendent Thomas Pitt and his wife, Charlotte, can root out the truth, simmering hatreds and passions may again explode in murder.
Praise for Ashworth Hall (Thomas Pitt Mystery, Book 17): Politics and murder entwine in Victorian London
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Elegant period novel with a contemporary resonance... Perry has a wonderful feel for period and remains utterly convincing - The Guardian
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This subtle play on sex roles, a constant in this rewarding series, may well be the secret of its profound appeal - New York Times
Anne Perry
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'.
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