The Fourth Enemy - Anne Perry

 The Fourth Enemy - Anne Perry

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Release Date: April 11, 2023

Prolific writer Anne Perry has published three series, two set in Victorian England, one of which features police inspector/supervisor Thomas Pitt and his wife, Charlotte.  The third centers on their barrister son, Daniel, and his forensic pathologist wife, Miriam.  This is the sixth in the Daniel Pitt series; it works well as a standalone.

There is a new silk leading Daniel’s law office who chooses to prosecute a well known newspaper publisher and philanthropist for fraud.  It is a difficult case to prove and who knows what depths to which the accused will sink in order to remain free?  How many people are in danger from his far reaching grab for money and power?

Do not expect a fast paced, edge of your seat legal thriller in this piece of historical fiction.  At least, not for the first part of the book.  There is cerebral discourse that paints a good picture of the lives and times in pre World War I England and sets up the crime.  Once the trial begins, the pace picks up and it got quite exciting.  The characters, except, of course, for the villains, are charming.  I especially liked the female characters, strong individuals on their own and proponents of women’s suffrage.  I loved that the theme of political power grabbing and even some of the antics resonated so much with today’s world. 

Anne Perry fans (of which I am one) will enjoy this latest addition to her body of work.  Those new to her should try The Fourth Enemy to see if her writing style is for them.

Thanks to #netgalley and #randomhouse #ballantinebooks for the ARC.

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