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In her most dramatic Charlotte and Thomas Pitt mystery, Anne Perry brings the glittering world of Victorian London to life at Buckingham Palace. A house‑party hosted by the Prince of Wales turns deadly when a prostitute’s mutilated body is discovered among the Queen’s linens. Thomas Pitt, an officer of Special Services, is called in to solve the murder under pressure. With his reliable companion Gracie, who poses as a palace servant, they sift through whispers and hidden rivalries among the palace’s wealthy guests. A tense investigation unfolds as Pitt must identify the killer before the scandal can jeopardise both his career and the royal family’s reputation.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Anne Perry
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