Daniel Pitt

Anne Perry

Young barrister Daniel Pitt is drawn into an international case when a British diplomat accused of theft seeks refuge in London under the protection of diplomatic immunity. What begins as a courtroom defense soon becomes a dangerous investigation involving embezzlement, a suspicious death, and secrets stretching from Washington, D.C., to the Channel Islands. With the help of brilliant scientist Miriam fford Croft, Daniel must follow an unconventional trail of evidence while navigating questions of justice, loyalty, and political power. Set against the richly rendered world of the early twentieth century, this atmospheric mystery showcases Anne Perry’s trademark blend of meticulous detail, moral complexity, and gripping suspense.

Anne Perry

When a desperate woman asks young London lawyer Daniel Pitt to defend her boyfriend, Rob Adwell, he becomes convinced that the accused man is innocent of a deadly fire. With the help of a determined scientist, Daniel investigates two suspiciously similar deaths and begins to uncover a carefully concealed revenge plot. Their search casts doubt on the methods and past cases of a respected forensic expert, putting reputations—and lives—at risk. Blending courtroom tension, scientific inquiry, and psychological suspense, this compelling mystery explores the consequences of flawed evidence and the pursuit of justice.

Anne Perry

When a fellow barrister is murdered in a shadowy London alley, young lawyer Daniel Pitt is drawn into an investigation far beyond the courtroom. His search leads through the city’s dangerous underworld and toward suspicious dealings involving Britain’s naval defenses, forcing him to question whom he can trust. As the case closes in on his own family, Daniel must confront corruption, hidden loyalties, and the perilous consequences of pursuing the truth. Set against the richly drawn world of early twentieth-century London, this historical mystery combines legal intrigue, political tension, and relentless suspense.