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The Cater Street Hangman (Thomas Pitt Mystery, Book 1): A thrilling journey into the dark underside of Victorian London
Anne Perry
Thomas Pitt Mystery, Fiction, Crime & mystery, Historical mysteries, Historical adventure, Historical fiction
Book One in Anne Perry's bestselling Victorian crime series, bringing together her acclaimed characters Inspector Thomas Pitt and Charlotte Ellison for the first time
A deadly killer stalks the streets of Victorian London...
The Cater Street Hangman is the opening novel in Anne Perry's bestselling Victorian crime series, introducing us to her acclaimed characters Inspector Thomas Pitt and Charlotte Ellison. Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Harriet Smart.
'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 killer is strangling young women in Cater Street, leaving their swollen-faced bodies in the dark shadows of this genteel neighbourhood. When the Ellison family's maid becomes the murderer's third victim, young Inspector Thomas Pitt is assigned to the case. He must break through the walls of upper-class society to get at the truth, and his investigation gradually peels away its veneer, exposing secrets and desires until suspicion becomes more frightening than truth.
Outspoken Charlotte Ellison, struggling to remain within the confining expectations of Victorian manners, has no trouble expressing herself to the irritating policeman. As their relationship shifts from antagonism to something more complicated, Thomas and Charlotte must work together to solve the mystery before the Cater Street hangman strikes again.
What readers are saying about The Cater Street Hangman:
'I love reading Anne Perry - her description of Victorian life conjures up lifelike images and you really feel you are there'
'Engrossing murder mystery'
'You have a treat ahead of you as the rich characters expand and evolve'
Praise for The Cater Street Hangman (Thomas Pitt Mystery, Book 1): A thrilling journey into the dark underside of Victorian London
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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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