Ashworth Hall (Thorndike Press Large Print Basic Series) - Hardcover

Perry, Anne

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786210842 ISBN 13: 9780786210848

Publisher: Thorndike Pr, 1997

Synopsis

Scotland Yard's Superintendent Thomas Pitt and his clever spouse, Charlotte, investigate a murder at a secret summit of Irish political figures that threatens to precipitate a civil war

About this title

Review:

Long-time readers of Anne Perry will be familiar with Inspector Thomas Pitt, the low-born London copper and his better-bred wife, Charlotte. Set during the Victorian era, Perry's mysteries usually examine the dark underbelly of aristocratic life. Homosexuality, adultery, and paedophilia have all been subjects of her previous books; in Ashworth Hall she injects a new ingredient--politics. Ashworth Hall is the name of an estate where, in the autumn of 1890, a highly secretive meeting is being held to discuss Anglo-Irish relations. The "Irish Problem" soon takes a backseat to murder, however, and Inspector Pitt, who as the son of servants grew up on just such an estate, is called in to solve the case. While he investigates below-stairs, Charlotte gathers clues above. As usual, their collaboration is successful, both in terms of solving the crime and as literature.

Review:

‘Elegant period novel, with a contemporary resonance... Perry has a wonderful feel for period and remains utterly convincing’
Guardian

‘The Troubles perfectly suit Perry’s gift for rooting large-scale social conflict in the minutiae of domestic intrigue’
Kirkus

‘Her latest story is especially fascinating. An intriguing read’
Booklist

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorndike Pr
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0786210842
• ISBN 13: 9780786210848
• Binding: Hardcover