
This book takes place during the Victorian Era in England. It is a time where the behavior of men and women follow many rules and Anne Perry has captured the time period exquisitely. Her characters are well-drawn and the plot is dark and suspenseful. The bodies of two babies have been found in Callander Square. The police are totally baffled. Pretty, young Charlotte Ellison Pitt, however, is curious.
Inspector Pitt's well-bred wife doesn't often meddle in her husband's business, but something about this case intrigues her to the point that staid Charlotte Pitt is suddenly rattling the closets of the very rich, seeking out backstairs gossip that would shock a barmaid, and unearthing truths that could push even the most proper aristocrat to murder.
I listened to the audio and found this book to be very engaging and the mystery held my attention right down to the surprise ending which I did not see coming. This is the 2nd book in the series and I look forward to reading the 3rd. I would recommend this series to those who like to read about Victorian England.
Inspector Pitt's well-bred wife doesn't often meddle in her husband's business, but something about this case intrigues her to the point that staid Charlotte Pitt is suddenly rattling the closets of the very rich, seeking out backstairs gossip that would shock a barmaid, and unearthing truths that could push even the most proper aristocrat to murder.
I listened to the audio and found this book to be very engaging and the mystery held my attention right down to the surprise ending which I did not see coming. This is the 2nd book in the series and I look forward to reading the 3rd. I would recommend this series to those who like to read about Victorian England.