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Charlotte Pitt's sister, Emily, has been accused of murdering her wayward but wealthy husband. Now Charlotte and police inspector Thomas Pitt must breach a formidable uppercrust barrier to prove Emily's innocence. Anne Perry's Victorian mysteries are rich and suspenseful journeys into a world filled with impeccable manners and intrigue.
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"GREAT murder mystery set in 19th century England (though written more recently- so not hard to read). The story kept me hooked throughout. It does contain many adult themes and some of the horrors of poverty and of the upper class- so not for kids- but well written. As an adult, I really enjoyed it."
— Becky (5 out of 5 stars)
Cardington Crescent Listener Reviews
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" A Victorian murder mystery. "
— Sandy, 2/8/2014 -
" Ann Perry always paints a detailed and interesting portrait of life in Victorian England. This particular story, however, I did not find as compelling as some of her other novels. I always look forward to another Ann Perry mystery, and I must say that I did continue reading avidly to find out what was the answer to all the who-done-it question, but in the end, it was not as satisfying a read as I had anticipated. Of course, I would still recommend this book to those who enjoy a good Ann Perry novel. "
— Judith, 2/6/2014 -
" Nice book to listen to, very similar to the other Charlotte and Thomas Pitt books by Anne Perry. "
— Emily, 2/1/2014 -
" Another great Anne Perry mystery. I thought it ended a little abruptly, but overall a good read. "
— Stephanie, 1/23/2014 -
" Fun read, appealing characters, ending a bit rushed. "
— Kirsti, 1/21/2014 -
" Book #8 in the series: Emily's husband is poisoned. I felt sorry for the dog. What kind of moron gives coffee to a dog? "
— Ms., 1/16/2014 -
" Great in its genre (cozy mystery). "
— Vicki, 1/16/2014 -
" One has to wonder if there isn't anyone she won't kill off in this series... "
— Nicole, 1/12/2014 -
" I wish I had read this later as the characters would make more sense. I have just started Callender Square and it is introducing people who were killed in this book. I will try and read these in order. "
— Cindy, 1/9/2014 -
" This one kept me up late finishing it and it was really really good, but the ending, the "why", was not spelled out exactly and left me a little confused. "
— Allison, 1/9/2014 -
" Anne Perry's books are a good read. I enjoy the story and the characters. I did not figure out the murderer at all before finishing the book. "
— Jeanette, 12/6/2013 -
" I am a big fan of Ann Perry and the picture she paints of life in Victorian era England with such vivid descriptions of class distinctions. I have read most of the Hester and Monk books and prefer them to the Charlotte and Pitt books. This one was not a favorites. "
— Carol, 9/11/2013 -
" Too much filler. I got so tired of hearing the same whodunit theories over and over ad nauseum. The ending was too abrupt, the killer's motive too unlikely. I really wanted to like this one but the padding drove me nuts. "
— Rebecca, 4/9/2013 -
" Excellent another good read from Anne Perry. For me it's not so much the story as the characters who I love to read about and follow from story to story. Highly recommended to those who like period mysteries and want an easy read too. "
— Samantha, 4/7/2013 -
" Eighth book in the Thomas and Charlotte Pitt series -- this one involves Charlotte's sister, Emily. "
— Kathleen, 3/11/2013 -
" Maybe 2.5 stars. I usually like Anne Perry because there aren't any gruesome parts to her books, but this one had several gross things in it that I could've done without. There were a few parts of the book that I did like, but overall it's not one that I would recommend to anybody else. "
— Becky, 2/1/2013 -
" Another well-written Victorian mystery by a period master. I enjoy her period atmosphere. "
— Rae, 8/15/2012 -
" Good, like all of hers. A historical murder mystery--I know I can always grab one and have a good read. I enjoy the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt ones more than the Monk ones. "
— Jen, 5/7/2012 -
" Great to listen to (Davina Porter is a wonderful "reader"). There are rather long stretches where not a lot happens, but I don't mind because the pictures Anne Perry paints of late-Victorian society are so detailed/brilliant that I'm absorbed in the atmosphere. "
— Joan, 8/22/2011 -
" I just finished this book and I don't get the end? Maybe it is just so dull an end I think there must be more to it. "
— Ardelle, 6/30/2011 -
" One has to wonder if there isn't anyone she won't kill off in this series... "
— Nicole, 5/22/2011 -
" Maybe 2.5 stars. I usually like Anne Perry because there aren't any gruesome parts to her books, but this one had several gross things in it that I could've done without. There were a few parts of the book that I did like, but overall it's not one that I would recommend to anybody else. "
— Becky, 8/31/2010 -
" Thoroughly enjoyed this installment of Charlotte & Thomas Pitt but have to wonder at Charlotte's family experiencing yet another death in the family due to murder. Very unlucky and very unlikely. Still, it was a great read. "
— Jennifer, 5/25/2010 -
" Good, like all of hers. A historical murder mystery--I know I can always grab one and have a good read. I enjoy the Charlotte & Thomas Pitt ones more than the Monk ones. "
— Jen, 3/22/2010 -
" Pretty good.... but I am unsatisfied with justice and that catch-22 situation or whatever that was in the end. :/ those two old people were retched indeed! "
— Annie, 1/14/2010 -
" I wish I had read this later as the characters would make more sense. I have just started Callender Square and it is introducing people who were killed in this book. I will try and read these in order. "
— Cindy, 1/4/2010 -
" I just finished this book and I don't get the end? Maybe it is just so dull an end I think there must be more to it. "
— Ardelle, 12/16/2009 -
" Excellent another good read from Anne Perry. For me it's not so much the story as the characters who I love to read about and follow from story to story. Highly recommended to those who like period mysteries and want an easy read too. "
— Samantha, 10/28/2009 -
" This one kept me up late finishing it and it was really really good, but the ending, the "why", was not spelled out exactly and left me a little confused. "
— Allison, 6/27/2009 -
" Nice book to listen to, very similar to the other Charlotte and Thomas Pitt books by Anne Perry. "
— Emily, 1/15/2009
About Anne Perry
Anne Perry (1938-2023) was an English author of historical detective fiction, mysteries, young-adult fantasy, and young-adult fiction, and holiday novels, with several making the New York Times bestsellers list. Her novels were set in Victorian England, the Ottoman empire, and in Europe during WWI and WWI.
About Davina Porter
Davina Porter has been enthralling listeners for over twenty-five years with her ability to mine the psychological depths of the characters she reads and bring them convincingly to life. In 2006, she won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Female Narration and in 2004 for Best Inspirational Literature Narration. She has been honored as an AudioFile Golden Voice and has won nineteen AudioFile Earphones Awards. As an actress, she has appeared on stage at the Vineyard Playhouse and the Square One Theater, among others.