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Dorchester Terrace: A Charlotte and Thomas Pitt Novel
By Anne Perry
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“[A] magic kingdom of Victorian murder and intrigue.”—The New York Times Book Review
Thomas Pitt is now the powerful head of Britain’s Special Branch, and some people fear that he may have been promoted beyond his abilities. His own self-doubt is fueled by rumors of a plot to blow up connections on the Dover-London rail line, on which Austrian duke Alois Habsburg is soon to travel. But why destroy an entire train to kill one obscure Austrian royal? Are the rumors designed to distract police from an even more devastating plot? Meanwhile, in a London sickroom, an old Italian woman is terrified that as she sinks into dementia, she may divulge secrets from her career as a revolutionary spy. And behind the doors of a stately manor, a beautiful young Croatian woman hoards mysteries of her own. Pitt and his clever wife, Charlotte, need these two fascinating women to tell them things they desperately need to know—before death and terror ignite an international catastrophe.
Includes a preview of Anne Perry’s next Charlotte and Thomas Pitt novel, Midnight at Marble Arch.
“The always clever Anne Perry infuses Dorchester Terrace with the right amount of intrigue and complex relationships that have made this prolific series one of the finest in modern mystery fiction.”—Bookreporter
“A classic . . . [a] novel of intrigue, romance and treason . . . replete with well-drawn characters.”—Huntington News
Thomas Pitt is now the powerful head of Britain’s Special Branch, and some people fear that he may have been promoted beyond his abilities. His own self-doubt is fueled by rumors of a plot to blow up connections on the Dover-London rail line, on which Austrian duke Alois Habsburg is soon to travel. But why destroy an entire train to kill one obscure Austrian royal? Are the rumors designed to distract police from an even more devastating plot? Meanwhile, in a London sickroom, an old Italian woman is terrified that as she sinks into dementia, she may divulge secrets from her career as a revolutionary spy. And behind the doors of a stately manor, a beautiful young Croatian woman hoards mysteries of her own. Pitt and his clever wife, Charlotte, need these two fascinating women to tell them things they desperately need to know—before death and terror ignite an international catastrophe.
Includes a preview of Anne Perry’s next Charlotte and Thomas Pitt novel, Midnight at Marble Arch.
“The always clever Anne Perry infuses Dorchester Terrace with the right amount of intrigue and complex relationships that have made this prolific series one of the finest in modern mystery fiction.”—Bookreporter
“A classic . . . [a] novel of intrigue, romance and treason . . . replete with well-drawn characters.”—Huntington News
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With twenty million books in print, ANNE PERRY's was selected by The Times as one of the twentieth century's '100 Masters of Crime', for more information about Anne and her books, visit: www.anneperry.co.uk
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Anne Perry has always amazed me with the sheer volume of books she has churned out over the years. I enjoy all her books, but this series with Charles and Thomas Pitt, has to be my favorite. Things are a little different in this newest tale, because Thomas has been promoted from the Metropolitan Police to the head of Special Branch. Pitt is finding the waters a little more difficult to tread and he starts second guessing himself as he works on an possible assassination plot brewing on British soil.
Charlotte's Great-Aunt Lady Vespesia also gets a bigger part in the novel, as she tends to a dying friend, whose dementia is threatening to reveal government secrets she acquired during her years as a spy.
Over the years some of Perry's plots have failed to deliver, but I'm glad to say this wasn't one of them! - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5My fave author does it again! I have read this entire series and have grown to love these character's. Perry sweeps us up into Victorian England better than any other. This was a complex plot filled with political intrigue and a terrific mystery. Loved it and Highly recommend this to anyone who loves this genre.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Anne Perry is the master of the Victorian Mystery. But, more than that, I somehow felt like I came away with a big history lesson with this one, which makes her a master at research! Pitt has a huge job in his Special Branch position--if you are an Anne Perry fan, the ending will surprise you, I think we will start seeing a different side of Pitt now. Really, really enjoyed this.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Another mystery about Charlotte and Thomas Pitt, this one involves international intrigue several years before the outbreak of World War I. Events foreshadow the upheaval in Europe soon to come, all from the point of view of British sensibilities.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I have not read all of her Pitt series, but this one is absolutely the best of all I have read. Multiple story lines which weave together test Pitt in his new position as head of Britain's Special Branch. His new position lifts to a new social position, while many question his worthiness of the job due to his humble beginnings in life. This criticism underlies and complicates every area of his job and life.The life and death of an elderly Italian female revolutionist weaves together with the current threat of a political assassination.The characters and cultural/social themes work together to form a wonderful story.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5With a plot that aptly presages the events of the future that led to WW1, Commander Pitt moves capably but with a certain hesitance into the political world that is to be his new raison d'etre.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5I like this intelligent mystery series by Anne Perry. In this latest volume Thomas Pitt has succeeded Narraway as head of Special Branch, although there are many who feel that he is not up to the job, largely because he is not a "gentleman," but the son of a gamekeeper and a former policeman.He will soon have to prove himself as as plot to assassinate Austrian Duke Alois is discovered. Pitt wonders why anyone would bother with a minormember of the ruling family of the Hapsburg Empire and fears that the plot may have been hatched to discredit both Special Branch and himself.Meanwhile, the aunt of Pitt's wife, Charlotte, is distressed when her old friend and comrade in arms dies under mysterious circumstances. Aunt Vaspasia wonders if she knew secrets that although over 40 years old could still affect the fragile politics of 1896.Rounding out the characters in this rather Byzantine plot are a beautiful Croatian woman married to a power broker between the English and Austrian governments and a high ranking official in the Foreign Office who just happens to be Pitt's brother-in-law's boss.There are lots of twists and turns here, but as always, Ms. Perry presents her plots intelligently and the reader is always rooting for the Pitts to get their man. This is the 25th installment in this series, and it's left me hoping that it will go on forever.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I love all things of Victorian England and mysteries. As the new head of Scotland Yards Special Branch Thomas Pitt is not sure if he is capable of doing this job but he has the support of Charlotte his wife,Great-Aunt Vespasa and his second Stoker. Ms. Perry has done a marvelous job of staying true to the times. The characters are well written with more than one lead character. The storyline relates to events that happened in Treason at Lisson Grove, so I have put it on my TBR list. For all of you period mystery lovers run to the bookstore and pick-up Dorchester Terrace.Thank you Net Galley and Ballantine Books for letting me read and review this great book.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This is the Thomas & Charlotte Pitt series. Pitt is now Head of Special Branch after Narroway's forced resignation. He must prevent the assassination of an Austrian Prince and faces his own insecurities when meeting with his superiors because he rose through the ranks and was not born into society. In the end Thomas outwits them and does something rather out of character. Meanwhile, Charlotte and Emily have a disagreeable quarrel and Aunt Vaspacia plays a valuable role by always knowing the right thing to do.This was an good book, however, I think I prefer the earlier stories of Charlotte helping Thomas, when he was a detective, with his murder inquiries.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I have long been a fan of Anne Perry and her Thomas and Charlotte Pitt series. I have found that the books keep getting better and better in this series. Ms. Perry's plots are always tight and her characterizations realistic. These remain strong, but I find that the suspense build-up in each book seems to get better and better. This book is a page-turner and one that I couldn't put down. Pitt is now the Commander of Sepcial Branch, when, after the last book where Pitt's boss was forced to resign. Pitt is still plagued by many self doubts and he questions his ability to be a good Commander of such a high profile agency as Special Branch is. I think that's what makes Pitt so likeable and realistic a character. He has a vulnerability that makes him seem very human indeed. This book is set in England in February of 1896. Pitt has been forced to determine whether an assasination will be attempted on a visiting Austrian duke, and if it is true, than he must stop it at all costs in order to avoid a real embarassment for England. At this time in history, all of central and southern Europe were under the rule of the Hapsburgs and their hold on this vast region is beginning to tatter and to show signs of implosion. This is the time in the 20 or so years before World War I where this crumbling empire is trying to reassert its dominance on the Europe stage. But with enemies on every side, the Hapsburg empire is doomed to fail. Pitt gets a taste of what is to come when he sets out with his team to avert a political disaster. This is an excellent turn of the century thriller. Bravo Ms. Perry.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5So happy to once again have read an Anne Perry that I loved. Thomas Pitt is now the head of Special Branch, which has gone a long way to furthering character development in himself as well as others. Wonderful grasp of time and place as well as the politics of the time period. Loved that Vaspasia was prominent in this one as she has always been on e of my favorite characters. The plot moved swiftly along, although detailed there was always something happening, and I followed along to an unexpected ending that shows how different Pitt will have to be in his new position. Loved it!ARC from NetGalley.