Death on Blackheath

A Charlotte and Thomas Pitt Novel, Book 29

By: Anne Perry

Narrated by: Davina Porter

Anne Perry's superb New York Times best-selling novels set in the glorious reign of Victoria are loved by listeners far and wide. Now, with this new Charlotte and Thomas Pitt mystery, Perry returns us to that charmed era, when wealth and power rule - but where, alas, poisonous corruption lies coiled in the heart of empire.

As commander of the powerful Special Branch, Thomas Pitt has the job of keeping Britain safe from spies and traitors. So there' s no obvious reason why he is suddenly ordered to investigate two minor incidents: the blood, hair, and shards of glass discovered outside the home of naval weapons expert Dudley Kynaston, and the simultaneous disappearance of Mrs. Kynaston' s beautiful lady's maid. But weeks later, when the mutilated body of an unidentified young woman is found near Kynaston' s home, Pitt realizes that this is no ordinary police investigation.

Far from it.

Is Kynaston - one of Britain's most valuable scientists - leading a double life? Is Pitt saddled with a conspiracy so devilishly clever that it will ruin him? A baffled Pitt has never needed his friends more desperately, including his indomitable wife, Charlotte; his canny old colleague Victor Narraway; and his personal drawing-room spy, Lady Vespasia Cumming-Gould. But even these allies may not be able to save Pitt - or Britain.

Only Anne Perry could have created the tense unfolding of plot and counterplot, love and betrayal, scandal and murder that follows. Death on Blackheath is rich with fascinating characters, authentic period flavor, knife' s-edge suspense, and a haunting, unforgettable denouement.

©2014 Anne Perry (P)2014 Recorded Books

Excellent

So exciting as usual. Murder, major mystery and happy for a new couple!!

Excellent narration and storyline!!!

My favorite of the Pitt series

I just reread again....still emjoyed just as much! Like a beautiful jigsaw puzzle where sections of the puzzle are solved, lots of sections, until the whole puzzle is solved, and resolved too. ❤ story included.

Why am I crying over these characters???

28 books in and I’m so attached to these characters!! The end of the series is close approaching and I’m genuinely sad. So good.

Good mystery, well read.

Where does Death on Blackheath rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I enjoy Anne Perry's mysteries. I have just re-listened to this having just finished the Angel Court Affair-- her more recent book-- not wanting to leave the characters behind. It was as good as the first time I listened to it.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

I remembered vital parts of the mystery, but I still got caught up in the story and was interested in the outworking of the mystery again.

Which scene was your favorite?

Lady Vespasia falls in love. I have always liked her and I was happy to have more time with her.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I like the thought that a woman becomes more valuable as she ages.

Any additional comments?

I was struck this time repeatedly that I love to listen to Davina Porter read.

Character depth increased!

Would you listen to Death on Blackheath again? Why?

Great suspense.

What did you like best about this story?

Development of side characters increased, much to my delight.

Which scene was your favorite?

Can't say or I'd give it away.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The ending.

Any additional comments?

Anne perry is rewarding longtime readers with some humorous chapters in the arc of certain side characters. You'll love it. It's the novel you've waited for.