About the book
When the distinguished Mr. Justice Stafford dies of opium poisoning, his shocking demise resurrects one of the most sensational cases ever to inflame England: the murder five years before of Kingsley Blaine, whose body was found crucified in Farriers’ Lane. Amid the public hysteria for revenge, the police had arrested a Jewish actor who was soon condemned to hang. Police Inspector Thomas Pitt, investigating Stafford’s death, is drawn into the Farriers’ Lane murder as well, for it appears that Stafford may have been about to reopen the case. Pitt receives curiously little help from his colleagues on the force, but his wife, Charlotte, gleans from her social engagements startling insights into both cases. And slowly both Thomas and Charlotte begin to reach for the same sinister and deeply dangerous truth.
Editions of Farriers' Lane
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780449905692
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780449219614
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345514134
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307767721
Read an Excerpt
When the distinguished Mr. Justice Stafford dies of opium poisoning, his shocking demise resurrects one of the most sensational cases ever to inflame England: the murder five years before of Kingsley Blaine, whose body was found crucified in Farriers’ Lane. Amid the public hysteria for revenge, the police had arrested a Jewish actor who was soon condemned to hang. Police Inspector Thomas Pitt, investigating Stafford’s death, is drawn into the Farriers’ Lane murder as well, for it appears that Stafford may have been about to reopen the case. Pitt receives curiously little help from his colleagues on the force, but his wife, Charlotte, gleans from her social engagements startling insights into both cases. And slowly both Thomas and Charlotte begin to reach for the same sinister and deeply dangerous truth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farriers' Lane about?
When the distinguished Mr. Justice Stafford dies of opium poisoning, his shocking demise resurrects one of the most sensational cases ever to inflame England: the murder five years before of Kingsley Blaine, whose body was found crucified in Farriers’ Lane. Amid the public hysteria for revenge, the police had arrested a Jewish actor who was soon condemned to hang. Police Inspector Thomas Pitt, investigating Stafford’s death, is drawn into the Farriers’ Lane murder as well, for it appears that Stafford may have been about to reopen the case. Pitt receives curiously little help from his colleagues on the force, but his wife, Charlotte, gleans from her social engagements startling insights into both cases. And slowly both Thomas and Charlotte begin to reach for the same sinister and deeply dangerous truth.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Farriers' Lane?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Historical crime and mysteries
Where can I read a sample of Farriers' Lane?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780449905692
Is Farriers' Lane part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Charlotte and Thomas Pitt
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Farriers' Lane?
Anne Perry
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Farriers' Lane is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780449905692) and paperback(ISBN 9780449219614) and paperback(ISBN 9780345514134) and ebook(ISBN 9780307767721)
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