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Title: Farrier's Lane by Anne Perry, Terrence Hardiman ISBN: 0-7927-2353-8 Publisher: John Curley & Assoc Pub. Date: October, 2000 Format: Audio Cassette Volumes: 12 List Price(USD): $96.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (6 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Hang someone to quiet the public
Comment: 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.
Rating: 5
Summary: This is the first book I have read by Anne!
Comment: 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!
Rating: 5
Summary: Past and Present Murders Baffle the Reader
Comment: 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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Title: Highgate Rise by Anne Perry ISBN: 0449219593 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 22 April, 1992 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: Hyde Park Headsman by Anne Perry ISBN: 0449223507 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 30 January, 1995 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: Belgrave Square by Anne Perry ISBN: 0449222276 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 24 April, 1993 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Bethlehem Road by Anne Perry ISBN: 0449219143 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 30 June, 1991 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Pentecost Alley by Anne Perry ISBN: 0449225666 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 29 January, 1997 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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