In the first book of an all-new series, a young lawyer races to save his client from execution, putting him at odds with his own father: Thomas Pitt, head of London’s Special Police Branch.“[Anne] Perry’s excellent new series launch expertly takes the Pitts into a new century.”—Library Journal (starred review)1910: Twenty-five-year-old Daniel Pitt is a junior barrister in London and eager to … Pitt is a junior barrister in London and eager to prove himself, independent of his renowned parents’ influence. And the new case before him will be the test. When his client, arrogant biographer Russell Graves, is found guilty of murdering his wife, Daniel is dispatched to find the real killer before Graves faces the hangman’s noose—in only twenty-one days.
Could Mrs. Graves’s violent death have anything to do with her husband’s profession? Someone in power may be framing the biographer to keep damaging secrets from coming to light. It is a theory that leads Daniel’s investigation unexpectedly to London’s Special Branch—and, disturbingly, to one of his father’s closest colleagues.
Caught between duty to the law and a fierce desire to protect his family, Daniel must call on his keen intellect—and trust his natural instincts—to find the truth in a tangle of dark deception, lest an innocent man hang for another’s heinous crime.
Praise for Twenty-One Days
“Readers will quickly fall in love with [Daniel] Pitt, following along as he investigates a gruesome murder and chuckling as he throws those involved off kilter. Perry is a master at bringing setting to life, and readers will be taken in by the time and place as they get to know Daniel Pitt and those close to him in this engaging novel.”—RT Book Reviews
“The maven of well-crafted Victorian mysteries and author of both the William Monk series and the Charlotte and Thomas Pitt mysteries introduces the Pitts’ son, Daniel, junior barrister, in this first of what proves to be an intriguing, entertaining, and character-centric new series. . . . Perry introduces Daniel and his cohort, the brilliant Miriam Fforde Croft, and raises the knotty question of whether some clients are truly undefendable.”—Booklist
“[Anne Perry] seems just as comfortable in 1910 as she ever did back in Victoria’s day.”—Kirkus Reviews
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Love this author never disappointed!
I had read some of the Thomas Pitt books and enjoyed this book about his son. I like that the plots express the complications of human behavior. Things are not always as clear cut as we might like. Wonderful set of characters.
Not as engaging as Thomas and Charlotte Pitt series, but it’s fun to read about their son as a lawyer in his own right.
I like everything she has ever written I have read both series and cannot wait for next one in this series or Pitt or Monk
Anne Perry proves to be, as always, a great writer. She paints a vivid historical backdrop for both the new and old, beloved characters.
Good story but it left lots of questions at the end. Plus it was too wordy!
Was thrilled to see one of my favorite authors continue with the adventures of the next generation of Pitts.
A little slow to start but the pace picked up as the story progressed.
I love Anne Perry and this book with a new main character is no exception. Continuing with the younger Pitt family members is a fun twist.
Anne Perry developed such intriguing and likeable characters, cast in interesting and suspenceful plots.
Completely engrossing, as any book by Anne Perry is.
This is a fine look into the legal system and the decisions lawyers must make.
First book to feature Daniel Pitt. Unsure of himself when given a tough assignment to defend an ogre of a prisoner, Daniel keeps investigating as he as 21 days to find the “real” killer before his client hangs
This extension of the characters from the Thomas and Charlotte Pitt world, specifically their son Daniel, was well written and felt very natural. An excellent read, with a compelling story that relates not only to the period written, but to today’s world as well.
Had to get used to Pitt’s son being grown up but otherwise as always her books are great
We loved the parent’s now the son takes over following in his father’s footsteps. But even f you never read the previous books you will enjoy it. Classic Anne Perry.
Always recommend Anne Perry books!
Very well written with interesting characters.
I recommend any and all of Anne Perry’s books.
Good book with a surprise ending