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Book SynopsisThe 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
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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 *
