by Anne Perry
4 out of 5 stars
This was my favorite in Perry's Detective Pitt series, which someone else described as "social commentaries with a murder attached." True enough.
Set in Victorian times, there's lots of detail about social norms, what's proper and not, even fashions, and the various social classes become a character unto themselves.
The plot revolves around police detective Thomas Pitt's attempt to solve the unsavory murders of women while trying to follow leads and question members of the upper class. Enter Charlotte, a woman who outclasses him (by Victorian standards), but is obviously a little bored with her proper life. She uses her connections to help Thomas solve his mysteries. Their meeting and subsequent attraction was a highlight of the book, though she continues to play a key role in subsequent stories.
These are not action-packed page turners, but Perry's writing is tight, and she really paints a vivid picture of this time period. Makes you thankful times have indeed changed! (BTW, someone please notify the Tea Party)
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