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Death in the Devil's Acre (Thomas Pitt Mystery, Book 7): Explore the mysteries of Victorian London with Inspector Pitt
Anne Perry
Thomas Pitt Mystery, Fiction, Crime & mystery, Historical mysteries, Historical adventure, Historical fiction
In Anne Perry's seventh mystery featuring Thomas and Charlotte Pitt, the Devil seems to be at work in the dark slums of Victorian London
From the slums of Devil's Acre, to the elegant drawing rooms of Callander Square, there is always something to investigate...
In Death in the Devil's Acre, Anne Perry's seventh mystery featuring Thomas and Charlotte Pitt, the Devil himself seems to be at work in the dark slums of Victorian London. Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Harriet Smart.
'Rich in plot development, believable characters and period detail, this entry will only add to the already sizable ranks of Perry's admirers' - Publishers Weekly
A serial killer is loose in Devil's Acre. The murders are brutal, but it is the killer's grizzly signature that shocks even Inspector Thomas Pitt, no stranger to death and violent crime. The victims are stabbed and sexually mutilated. When Pitt recognises one of the dead as a blackmailing footman from a case on Callander Square, his investigation takes him from the slum brothels to the high reaches of Victorian society and into a world where upper-class women descend to depravity to relieve their boredom.
Despite Pitt's warnings, his wife Charlotte is determined to pursue her own investigation in the elegant drawing rooms of Callander Square. As Pitt and Charlotte approach the same dangerous conclusion from differing paths, no one is spared - not even Pitt.
What readers are saying about Death in the Devil's Acre:
'Anne Perry scans the width and depths of Victoria society with skill and efficiency, bringing her characters to life so vividly'
'As always, Anne Perry excels'
'Five stars'
Praise for Death in the Devil's Acre (Thomas Pitt Mystery, Book 7): Explore the mysteries of Victorian London with Inspector Pitt
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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
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Rich in plot development, believable characters and period detail, this entry will only add to the already sizable ranks of Perry's admirers - Publishers Weekly
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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