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After bombs explode during an anarchist attack in Long Spoon Lane, two of the culprits are captured and the leader is shot . . . but by whom? As Thomas Pitt of the Special Branch delves into the case, he finds that there's more to the terrorism than the brutality of misguided idealists. Clues suggest that Inspector Wetron is the mastermind. As the shadowy leader of the Inner Circle, Wetron is using his influence with the press to stir up fears of more attacks and to rush a bill through Parliament that would severely curtail civil liberties. To defeat Wetron, Pitt must run in harness with his old enemy, Sir Charles Voisey. The unlikely allies are joined by Pitt's clever wife, Charlotte, and her great aunt, Lady Vespasia Cumming-Gould. As they strive to prevent future destruction, nothing less than the fate of the British Empire hangs in precarious balance.
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"This book had some intrigue carried over from other books about the Inner Circle in England. They were the upper crust supposedly doing kind and charitable things but actually making things work to their advantage. Some times even making sure people were out of the way if they didn't suit the purposes of the Inner Circle. Thomas Pitt was in danger quite a bit of the time."
— Virginia (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Perry manages to paint a convincing historical backdrop with echoes of modern-day fears of urban terrorism.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Arguments about broadening police powers as a reaction to terrorist activity can’t help but strike a chord with American readers, who will appreciate the cleverly orchestrated political machinations as much as the personal agendas—both of which come fully into play when it comes to solving the mystery.”
— Booklist
Long Spoon Lane Listener Reviews
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" Missed this one in the series. Currently reading and enjoying it. "
— Nan, 2/8/2014 -
" Very engrossing. When reading some of the books in the middle of the series I was concerned that they were getting a little formulaic, but the last few--including this one--are clever and have interesting developments in the main characters' lives. "
— Margaret, 1/31/2014 -
" I didn't like this as much as her older books. I used to read all of them as soon as they came out. But it has been awhile since I've read any. I think I liked the earlier books because the plots weren't as convoluted. I don't like it when there are too many characters and I feel like I need a scorecard to remember who is who. I also liked the earlier stories when Charlotte and Emily would do much of the investigating. This was good I'm not eager to jump to the next one. "
— Judy, 1/8/2014 -
" Love this whole series. Listened to this one on audio, enjoyed it as usual. "
— Rebecca, 1/1/2014 -
" I always enjoy Anne Perry. Sometimes it seems like nothing changes, the Inner Circle is alive and well! "
— Lynne, 12/17/2013 -
" This one wasn't as bad as I feared, given my memory of the Inner Circle and all. I have to admit, I am wondering if we've seen the end of it or not ... it was all a bit unclear at the end. 8-) "
— Mary, 12/11/2013 -
" In a crotchety fashion, I didn't enjoy this as much as the earlier mysteries. The secret service angle is not appealing to me. "
— Valerie, 11/12/2013 -
" another great installment in the intriguing historical mystery series featuring charlotte and thomas pitt - and of course, aunt vespasia cumming-gould ((*.*)) "
— dOnnabud, 11/9/2013 -
" Murder, anarchy, bombings, working with the enemy...it all adds up to a suspenseful read. I loved it. "
— Geneve, 7/14/2013 -
" One of the best Charlotte and Thomas Pitt mysteries! "
— Lemonitsa, 7/6/2013 -
" I've read a few books by this author. I like the time period, the mystery to be solved, and especially the relationship of Thomas Pitt with his wife. Good stuff. "
— Verity, 5/7/2013 -
" Pretty good for Anne Perry. I like the stories best with this married couple as the mystery solvers. "
— Courtney, 3/19/2013 -
" The plot had potential and the book started out well. But some of the evidence was a little farfetched and I kept expecting a great and clever ending that never happened. "
— Allison, 2/7/2013 -
" This was a page turner and a great ending...there were clues but I am not quite sure how we got to the end...but I liked it! "
— Natalie, 1/1/2013 -
" Althouhg enjoyable, I thought this dragged a little. Maybe my reaction is because I haven't read the series in order? "
— Nina, 12/5/2012 -
" A better one in the series. Better character development and interactions. "
— Dawn, 10/28/2012 -
" I really like Thomas and Charlotte Pitt; I liked them less as Perry got so deeply into conspiracies and frustration, but this one was a little more satisfying. "
— Elaine, 9/29/2012 -
" Gripping! It made me re-examine why I do what I do, who I trust, and why. "
— Erin, 6/24/2012 -
" not as good as some Anne Perry's but satisfying ending "
— Sandi, 6/5/2012 -
" Another great mystery from Anne Perry. Her writing has definitely matured over the years. I enjoyed the intricacies of this plot. "
— Pam, 5/8/2012 -
" There was a lot of references to anarchists, etc. I found the book slow. "
— Cindy, 4/29/2012 -
" I like her writing and these Victorian England mysteries... "
— Lynn, 11/23/2011 -
" I gave up on this one. I want to start from the first of the series. "
— Natalie, 5/18/2011 -
" Love this whole series. Listened to this one on audio, enjoyed it as usual. "
— Rebecca, 4/30/2011 -
" Althouhg enjoyable, I thought this dragged a little. Maybe my reaction is because I haven't read the series in order? "
— Nina, 12/1/2010 -
" I really enjoy Anne Perry's mysteries set in the 19th Centuries. I read this one out of sequence so missed the part how Pitt learns about his past. "
— Natasha, 9/19/2010 -
" The plot had potential and the book started out well. But some of the evidence was a little farfetched and I kept expecting a great and clever ending that never happened. "
— Allison, 9/12/2010 -
" I always enjoy Anne Perry. Sometimes it seems like nothing changes, the Inner Circle is alive and well! "
— Lynne, 8/13/2010 -
" One of the best Charlotte and Thomas Pitt mysteries! "
— Lemonitsa, 6/15/2010 -
" I really like Thomas and Charlotte Pitt; I liked them less as Perry got so deeply into conspiracies and frustration, but this one was a little more satisfying. "
— Elaine, 4/5/2010 -
" I like her writing and these Victorian England mysteries... "
— Lynn, 10/8/2009 -
" This was a page turner and a great ending...there were clues but I am not quite sure how we got to the end...but I liked it! "
— Natalie, 8/25/2009 -
" Missed this one in the series. Currently reading and enjoying it. "
— Nan, 5/30/2009 -
" In a crotchety fashion, I didn't enjoy this as much as the earlier mysteries. The secret service angle is not appealing to me. "
— Valerie, 5/7/2009 -
" I do love my Victor Narroway, Thomas Pitt's boss in Special Branch - and he is as ever wonderful in this novel. The story is good, anarchists and politics and conspiracies all tied together in one very un-neat package! "
— Fara, 3/7/2009 -
" I liked this one. Good history, nicely paced, interesting characters with a dash of romance and a load of mystery. Very much enjoyed the main character and his household. Will read more by Anne Perry of this series over lunch. "
— Rhonda, 1/29/2009
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 Jenny Sterlin
Jenny Sterlin, winner of several Earphones Awards, has more than ninety audio titles to her credit, including Laurie R. King’s popular Sherlock Holmes / Mary Russell series. Before beginning her narration career, she helped found England’s experimental Living Theatre.