The 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...
Anne Perry
Anne Perry is a British author known for her historical detective fiction novels. She is best known for her William Monk and Thomas Pitt series, which are set in Victorian England and explore themes of social issues, morality, and justice. Perry's writing style is characterized by vivid historical detail, complex characters, and intricate plots.
Perry's contributions to literature include revitalizing the historical detective genre and bringing attention to important social issues through her storytelling. Her most famous work is probably "The Face of a Stranger," the first novel in the William Monk series, which introduced readers to her compelling characters and masterful storytelling.
Overall, Anne Perry's impact on the historical detective genre and her ability to engage readers with thought-provoking themes make her a significant figure in literature.
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