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OverviewThe third gripping instalment in an exciting new generation of Pitt novels, from the New York Times bestselling author and queen of Victorian crime, Anne Perry. It is 1910 and a warehouse fire on the banks of the Thames has left one criminal dead and another charged with his murder. Convinced of his innocence, Jessie Beale begs barrister Daniel Pitt to defend the accused. It's a hopeless case - unless Daniel can find an expert witness, whose testimony on fire damage is so utterly convincing that any jury would believe him. Daniel's friend Miriam fford Croft was taught by formidable forensic scientist Sir Barnabas Saltram, who has built his reputation on giving evidence of this kind. But when Saltram agrees to testify, thus saving an innocent man from the gallows, Daniel unwittingly starts a chain of events that has devastating consequences for all of them... Full Product DetailsAuthor: Anne PerryPublisher: Headline Publishing Group Imprint: Headline Book Publishing Dimensions: Width: 11.00cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 17.80cm Weight: 0.200kg ISBN: 9781472257314ISBN 10: 1472257316 Pages: 368 Publication Date: 16 April 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAnne Perry's Victorian mysteries are marvels of plot construction * New York Times * There is a freshness about [Perry's] writing which makes it truly exceptional * Eurocrime * Engrossing . . . The book gallops to a dramatic conclusion * Washington Times Daily * Elegantly constructed and nail-bitingly tense * Good Book Guide * A truly unusual mystery * Publishers Weekly * Praise for Anne Perry: 'One of her most teasing mysteries, this time with a courtroom finale that may be her strongest ever * Kirkus Reviews * Praise for Anne Perry: 'One of her most teasing mysteries, this time with a courtroom finale that may be her strongest ever - Kirkus Reviews A truly unusual mystery - Publishers Weekly Elegantly constructed and nail-bitingly tense - Good Book Guide Engrossing . . . The book gallops to a dramatic conclusion - Washington Times Daily There is a freshness about [Perry's] writing which makes it truly exceptional - Eurocrime Anne Perry's Victorian mysteries are marvels of plot construction - New York Times Author InformationAnne Perry is a New York Times bestselling author noted for her memorable characters, historical accuracy and exploration of social and ethical issues. She has written a multitude of bestselling novels including her highly acclaimed William Monk mysteries, Thomas and Daniel Pitt novels and, most recently, a spy thriller featuring Elena Standish. Anne Perry was selected by The Times as one of the twentieth century's '100 Masters of Crime'. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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