The stylish gentlemen of London’s Paragon Walk are suspects in a novel that “combines murder with a profile of the morals and manners of Victorian society” (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution). When innocent Fanny Nash of exclusive Paragon Walk dies in the arms of her exquisite sister-in-law, Jessamyn, Inspector Pitt is assigned to investigate her rape and murder. Every man of Paragon Walk is … man of Paragon Walk is under suspicion, even Pitt’s brother-in-law, Lord George Ashworth, who was the last to have seen her. Could it be the charming, enigmatic Frenchman? Fanny’s cruel brother? Wealthy Dilbridge, who hosts wild, decadent parties? As Pitt digs deeper into the mystery, Paragon Walk’s aristocratic haughtiness gives way to fear, its calm to hatred. To keep her sister Emily, Lady Ashworth, company in this difficult time, inquisitive Charlotte once again finds herself in the midst of a deadly mystery. In the drawing rooms of her sister’s neighbors, Charlotte engages in witty and sharp-edged conversations that reveal unsavory intrigues and bitter rivalries. On Paragon Walk, Charlotte’s probing despite Thomas’s warnings may prove fatal.
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Pitt and Charlotte never disappoint.
Perry never disappoints. Her portrayal of Victorian London is spot on, and her plots are engaging.
After buying this book on Bookbub, I was hooked. I have subsequently bought into the series and am now on book 19. And will continue until I’ve read all 36. If you like history, meticulously researched, and you like Victoria England, plus an excellent mystery series and two marvelous main characters, this is the book for you.
Read Anne Perry, she’s the best!
Anne Perry does her usual great job of unveiling the human stories beneath the polished surface of Victorian Society. The ugly underbelly is laid bare for all to see, drawing in a modern audience to reveal that the issues of that day and time were not so different than our own.
Really, one can never go weong choosing a book by Anne Perry!
Ann Perry’s books are like stepping back in time and being part of a murder investigation.