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Farriers' Lane (Hardcover)

by Anne Perry (Author)

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Hardcover: 374 pages
Publisher: Fawcett; 1st edition edition (Mar 23 1993)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0449905691
ISBN-13: 978-0449905692
Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.2 x 3.3 cm
Shipping Weight: 794 g

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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This is item 13 in The Thomas Pitt Series.

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Perry's established audience will clamor for this newest Inspector Pitt offering. Pitt's investigation into the death of a judge leads him to a notorious, unsolved crucifixion murder. Previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 12/92.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Another case begins for Inspector and Charlotte Pitt, Perry's Victorian detectives, as a distinguished jurist dies, poisoned, while attending the theater. The Pitts happen to be in the audience. Much of the delight of the Pitt mysteries lies in the period detail, here especially with the colorful world of the London theater. Terrence Hardiman does a particularly fine job with atmosphere and characterization. He sounds oh so "Masterpiece Theater"--quite apropos for a book that has already seen its way to PBS. Y.R. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Hang someone to quiet the public, Jun 12 2002

By	Fred Camfield (Vicksburg, MS USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Farriers' Lane (Mass Market Paperback)

This novel is somewhat slow reading, perhaps because there seems to be an excess of extraneous details, e.g., you may learn more than you want about baking fruitcakes. On the other hand, some details related to the case never seem to be fully explained. The plot is somewhat transparent for a whodunit, i.e., you can guess the identity of villains before they are exposed.

The setting is London in 1889. Five years earlier a brutal murder had outraged the public. Police were previously criticized for not catching Jack the Ripper. Pressures for an arrest in this case led to the conviction and hanging of a Jewish actor. Anti-semitism had run high with attacks on Jews and Jewish owned businesses. Now questions have been raised.

A Justice who had served on the appeals court for the case is looking into it again. When he dies during a theatre performance, Inspector Thomas Pitt is assigned to investigate, and he re-examines the old case the Justice was reviewing. There is strong pressure not to rock the boat. A reversal in the five-year old case would embarass many people from individual policemen to Justices of the appeals court. Some surprising facts are revealed as the case draws to its conclusion. As a sidelight, Charlotte's maid Gracie acquires a young admirer.

Like other novels in this series, we are provided with a picture of Victorian era society in London. The novel has some amount of violence and some references to sexual encounters.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is the first book I have read by Anne!, Sep 17 2000

By	"coolbe1424" (Simi Valley, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Farriers' Lane (Mass Market Paperback)

If you are looking for a good book, I suggest getting this book, because I have only read 2 chapters and I am already captivated! I also suggest a book by Jill Jones, Bloodline, WHICH IS THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Past and Present Murders Baffle the Reader, Aug 14 2000

By	algerina "algerina" (Saint Paul, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Farriers' Lane (Mass Market Paperback)

The murder of a judge is wittnessed by the Pitts. It leads Thomas to open a five year old case, a murder for which a man was hung. Step by step the author leads us through a 19th century maze of prejudices and social barriers. An additional murder ups the stakes. Charlotte has her own problems. her mother has fallen in love with a Jewish actor fifteen years her junior and to make matters worst he is a suspect in the murders. As always Anne Perry is letter perfect in her depiction of the period. Her plot is particularly puzzling. I enjoyed the twists.I highly recommend this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This one baffled me! One of the best in the Pitt series
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Published on Jul 18 2000 by drdebs

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