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Death in the Devil's Acre Paperback – April 12, 1987

by Anne Perry (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,277 ratings
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"Give her a good murder and a shameful social evil, and Anne Perry can write a Victorian mystery that would make Dickens's eyes pop."
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When a doctor is found brutally murdered, even the neighborhood's most hardened residents are stunned. But three more bodies are found, killed the same inexpert way, and Inspector Thomas Pitt and his wife Charlotte race against time to find the killer, as a treacherous mystery unfolds. No one, not the lowest brand of ruffian or the most established aristocrat, will come out unscathed....
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  1. Book 7 of 32
    The Charlotte and Thomas Pitt Novels
  2. Print length
    272 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Fawcett
  5. Publication date
    April 12, 1987
  6. Dimensions
    4 x 0.75 x 7 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    9780449210956
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0449210956
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“Perry’s Victorian novels attain the societal sweep of Trollope or Thackeray.”—Booklist, starred review
 
 
“For readers longing to be in 1890s London, Perry’s tales are just the ticket.”—Chicago Tribune

 
“An exquisitely detailed addition to Perry’s outstanding series!”—Library Journal



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"Give her a good murder and a shameful social evil, and Anne Perry can write a Victorian mystery that would make Dickens's eyes pop."
NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
When a doctor is found brutally murdered, even the neighborhood's most hardened residents are stunned. But three more bodies are found, killed the same inexpert way, and Inspector Thomas Pitt and his wife Charlotte race against time to find the killer, as a treacherous mystery unfolds. No one, not the lowest brand of ruffian or the most established aristocrat, will come out unscathed....

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0449210952
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fawcett; Reprint edition (April 12, 1987)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780449210956
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0449210956
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4 x 0.75 x 7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,277 ratings

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Anne Perry

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Anne Perry is the bestselling author of two acclaimed series set in Victorian England: the William Monk novels, including Dark Assassin and The Shifting Tide, and the Charlotte and Thomas Pitt novels, including The Cater Street Hangman, Calandar Square, Buckingham Palace Gardens and Long Spoon Lane. She is also the author of the World War I novels No Graves As Yet, Shoulder the Sky, Angels in the Gloom, At Some Disputed Barricade, and We Shall Not Sleep, as well as six holiday novels, most recently A Christmas Grace. Anne Perry lives in Scotland.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Death and prostitutes
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
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Men are being killed and mutilated and there seems to be no connection or reason. A brothel owner, a doctor, a math tutor and a rich aristocrat with no apparent connection until Pitt and Charlotte working from different angles begin to piece together the puzzle. This series is an intriguing read.
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K. K. Henson
4.0 out of 5 stars A strong novel marred by wretched copy proofing.
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2015
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This is a complex and well-crafted mystery. Once again, however, the publisher, Open Road, has failed its author. In this novel, "the" is repeatedly substituted for "die"; the maid Gracie is referred to as Grade; and I googled "talcing naps" only to realize that "taking naps" was intended. There were a couple of mangled words I never did figure out. The errors are severe enough to have interfered with my enjoyment of the book. Four stars for the story; four demerits for the editorial staff.
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Polly
5.0 out of 5 stars Finding a book missing in my collection
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
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I was so glad to finally find one of the titles missing from my collection of Ann Perry novels. Ann Perry's writing really appeals to me and I really regretted hearing of her passing earlier.
This volume was delivered quickly and is in great shape - not mint, but in overall great shape. I hope to see further Ann Perry's volumes offered to complate my collection. Thank you so much.
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SuzyB
5.0 out of 5 stars Gruesome but good
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024
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Read this long ago but had forgotten the plot - it's a classic Anne Perry! I never guessed the murderer!
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Marcia B.
3.0 out of 5 stars good story
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
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This was a good book. Just not my cup of tea. I found myself reading it to find the answers. However, while waiting to find the answers, I couldn’t wait for it to be finished.
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Jane Kilgore
5.0 out of 5 stars Good mystery
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2023
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Anne Perry is an excellent writer, keeps you guessing till the end.
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Kaysey
4.0 out of 5 stars Gruesome but good
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2013
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Thomas and Charlotte Pitt have again brought to justice a dastardly killer. Anne Perry describes the awful living conditions in the Devil's Acre vividly, and also at the other end of the social ladder, the way the 'upper class' treat people who they think are the 'lower classes'. Charlotte takes terrible risks in her quest to help her husband find the killer, and in the process involving her sister as well, who I rather like. Once again, Anne Perry has written a great story in the Victorian era and I thoroughly enjoy reading this series.
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Jacki
5.0 out of 5 stars Reading an old favorite author
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2022
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I have read most of the books in this series, only a few missed. I found this story in my unread purchases, read it, and realized how much I missed the storyline, the characters, the history portrayed. Sorry I only have about 3 unread in the series. Absolutely wonderful author. I believe she has another series and will go see what I am missing.
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Elaine
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent value
Reviewed in Canada on November 3, 2023
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Love Anne Perry!
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Ron
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2023
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A very good mystery thriller, worth keeping to read again in the future.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Devil is in the details
Reviewed in Australia on October 25, 2020
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Another wonderful mystery who dun-it from Anne Perry. There’s always a twist and an interesting ending
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Carlos Vivanco Pastore
4.0 out of 5 stars Never dissapointing
Reviewed in Spain on December 25, 2014
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It is indeed a real pleasure to read yet another Mrs and Mr Pitt's case. Anne Perry is a real master describing Victorian London as well as the characters involved in most bloodthirsty cases. This is just one of them. Cold murder, hypocrisy, social fake values, etc. all presented in the most socially and politically acceptable style.

I think this is my seventh of the Pitt's series and I must admit they become a bit repetitive (that is why I give it a four-star)
Having said so, I will certainly continue reading the others but I will give myself a generous amount of time between one novel and the next.

If you have never read any of Charlotte and Thomas Pitt novels, you are missing a big deal.
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Phil-Don
5.0 out of 5 stars Une enquête passionnante
Reviewed in France on February 17, 2008
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Septième volet des aventures de Thomas Pitt et de sa femme Charlotte, "Death in the Devil's Acre" ne déroge pas à la règle de l'excellence qui caractérise la série. Dès les premières lignes, on est pris par l'écriture d'Anne Perry: découverte du cadavre d'un respectable docteur assassiné et mutilé dans un coin malfamé du Londres victorien.
Comme toujours, le style de l'auteur nous ravit: une écriture de qualité qui reste fluide et fait revivre sous nos yeux le Londres de la fin du 19éme siècle, alternant l'élégance des salons de la haute société et les quartiers sordides de la misère et du vice. On est tour à tour horrifié, amusé, ému,... mais toujours captivé par la prose de la romancière britannique. Seule petite réserve: la résolution finale est un peu rapide et pas vraiment prévisible par le lecteur, ce qui n'enlève rien au plaisir de l'ensemble.
C'est une série que j'apprécie énormément et la recommande vivement. Je lirai sans aucun doute les livres suivants.
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