Books like Bluegate Fields by Anne Perry
Inspector Thomas Pitt is stunned when the body of a boy from an affluent family is discovered, tortured and murdered, in the foul sewers of Bluegate Fields, one of London’s most notorious slums. The victim’s family, the Waybournes, dismiss the police’s inquiries, prompting Pitt to suspect concealed truths. His wife, Charlotte, a seasoned aide, sets out to unveil the hidden scarcities of a seemingly respectable household. Together, they confront the stark divisions between class, crime, and the hidden darkness beneath the city.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Anne Perry
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