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In this first installment of the Thomas Pitt series, Anne Perry introduces the charming and resourceful Thomas Pitt as a police inspector investigating the mysterious deaths of young women in his district. As Pitt's intelligence and wit clash with Charlotte Pitt's social grace, they form a unique partnership that unravels the intricate web of the murders.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Anne Perry
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