126. Ashworth Hall by Anne Perry (Historical Mystery) 384 p.

Another Thomas Pitt novel; I continue to enjoy this series quite a bit. Pitt is called on to provide security for a well-respected man from the Government, who is to be a negotiator at a conference on the Irish Problem. The negotiations, to concern Home Rule for Ireland, are to be held at Ashworth Hall, owned by none other than Pitt sister-in-law, Emily.

When Greville is found dead in his bath, Pitt’s job changes from security to investigation, as Emily’s husband Jack takes Greville’s place in the negotiations. Fearing for Pitt’s career and Jack’s life, Emily and her sister Charlotte do their utmost to find and expose the killer.

I liked the plot, I liked the characters, and the Victorian setting was fun. All in all, a good way to pass a few lazy hours.

Books read: 126
Pages read: 37,615

Tags: 50 Book Challenge 2007, Anne Perry, Thomas and Charlotte Pitt