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The Hyde Park Headsman plunges London into panic as a ruthless serial killer targets the city’s park with brutal beheadings. In the aftermath, newly promoted Police Superintendent Thomas Pitt is thrust into a high‑stakes case that threatens both his career and his life.
With Charlotte Pitt—an equally sharp investigative partner—by his side, Thomas must navigate a labyrinth of clues and suspects. Their pursuit of the elusive killer pushes them deeper into the heart of London’s police world, testing the limits of their resolve and their partnership. The suspense tightens as the pair near a shocking revelation that could cost them everything.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Anne Perry
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