When a young woman from the upper class neighborhood of Paragon Walk is raped and murdered, Inspector Pitt is sent in on the case. Unable to believe that a killer could live among them, residents refuse to cooperate with the investigation. He soon finds that the polite society of Paragon Walk is nothing more than a mask for something much more sinister.
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"Good read. As always, didn't figure out who the killer was until the last two pages, when AP answered all the questions and mysteries she had presented. Nicely done. One of my favorite characters makes her first appearance in this story, the great and ever quotable, Great Aunt Vespasia."
— Laura (4 out of 5 stars)
" Enjoyed this, the third in Perry's Pitt series, I've listened to them all on audio. "
— Carla, 2/16/2014" Very good story, one part of the mystery was easy for me to guess; the other part (the first part revealed) I had no idea about. I don't know if it's the way my mind is twisted, but I saw one of the big reveal almost at the first clue. I'm really enjoying this series for the characters... every character is really interesting and well written even the ones that are featured in only one book. "
— France-Andrée, 1/21/2014" I loved this one. I think that it is my favorite of her books that I have read so far. The ending was so surprising. "
— Rebecca, 1/11/2014" Better than Callander Square but not quite as good as Cater St. I loved the vivid descriptions and metaphors of Perry's writing and the biting but ever so superficially polite dialog among the characters. I liked how the plot did twist and all of Pitt's theories were equally good so I didn't expect the final resolution. I thought it ended a bit too rapidly and was at times vague. For example, what was it that Charlotte understood about Afton in her final conversation with him? "
— Kristen, 1/9/2014" I enjoyed this story and how the plot played out. Charlotte and Thomas are becoming old friends of mine. I will be reading more Anne Perry books this winter. "
— Cindy, 12/31/2013" all i read this past summer was Anne Perry mysteries. all her mysteries are set in the victorian era and i guess are technically historical fiction. but anne perry never get lost of the details of the era, she always stays true to her story and the mysteries are always clever. "
— April, 12/27/2013" Charlotte and her sister are most enjoyable sleuths in Victorian England! "
— Jen, 12/25/2013" Book #3 in the series: I think this is my new favorite series. Who doesn't love a murder mystery set in the Victorian period? "
— Tori, 12/25/2013" Another dependable Ann Perry book, this one about the brutal rape and murder of a young woman from an upper class family. An excellent look at the class divisions and expectations in Victorian London. "
— Carolyn, 11/25/2013" Who knew Anne Perry would take a Gothic turn! A little far-fetched, but totally entertaining. Nice nods to the Woman in White era. Not her best effort, but I still vote yes. "
— Alice, 11/5/2013" I really thought Monk was my favorite Anne Perry character until I started reading about the Pitts. Now I love both series! Davina Porter is an excellent narrator for this series. "
— Lori, 10/19/2013" I do like these light historical mysteries, but I tend to figure them out easily. Will read more... "
— Sara, 7/13/2013" As entertaining as all the other Pitt books, but they do seem to wrap up very quickly and conveniently in the end. "
— Kerri, 6/24/2013" This author writes very good historical mysteries set in London. "
— Lauren, 3/22/2013" I really like this one, even if it's evident having read most of hers that she has this fixation on secrets hidden behind normal facades, especially sexual ones. "
— Mary, 3/17/2013" Good writing, but the plot and subject matter gets darker and heavier in the 3rd book of the Pitt series. I hope the next book is not as dark. "
— Grace, 1/25/2012" Book #3 in the series: I think this is my new favorite series. Who doesn't love a murder mystery set in the Victorian period? "
— Ms., 1/19/2012" Third Thomas and Charlotte Pitt mystery. "
— Kathleen, 9/2/2011" More grappling with gender norms, this time challenging the long-standing notion that women who are raped somehow brought it upon themselves. Certainly fits the legal debates in progress when the book came out. "
— Nicole, 5/7/2011" I do like these light historical mysteries, but I tend to figure them out easily. Will read more... "
— Sara, 1/20/2011" Good series. Fun to listen to. Since there are so many titles in the series, I will be able to listen to them for a long time to come. "
— Mary, 4/29/2010" I enjoyed this story and how the plot played out. Charlotte and Thomas are becoming old friends of mine. I will be reading more Anne Perry books this winter. "
— Cindy, 12/11/2009" all i read this past summer was Anne Perry mysteries. all her mysteries are set in the victorian era and i guess are technically historical fiction. but anne perry never get lost of the details of the era, she always stays true to her story and the mysteries are always clever. "
— April, 12/2/2009" Ok, this one was better than the last . . "
— Katie, 8/29/2009" Another dependable Ann Perry book, this one about the brutal rape and murder of a young woman from an upper class family. An excellent look at the class divisions and expectations in Victorian London. "
— Carolyn, 7/28/2009Anne 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.
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.