Perry, Anne
Belgrave Square
- ISBN 13:
- 9780345523679
- author:
- Perry, Anne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ballantine Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 361
- Dimensions:
- 20.2 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm
- Genre:
- Mystery/Suspense
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
In the quiet streets of Clerkenwell, a man's brutal murder sets off a chain of events that exposes the dark underbelly of London's high society. William Weems, a moneylender with a reputation for ruthlessness, is found dead, and Inspector Pitt is tasked with unraveling the complex web of secrets and lies that surround his death. As Pitt delves deeper into the case, he realizes that Weems was not just a common usurer, but a blackmailer who had been exploiting the city's elite. His wife, Charlotte, proves to be a valuable asset in the investigation, using her connections to London's upper echelons to gather information and insights that prove invaluable to Pitt. As the investigation unfolds, a world of passion, power, and greed is revealed, one that the police are often forbidden from seeing. With Charlotte's keen observations and Pitt's dogged determination, they must navigate this treacherous landscape to uncover the truth behind Weems' murder.