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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
Newly-minted lawyer Daniel Pitt is frantically trying to get a man off for murder when he receives a message from his superiors at the law firm to wrap things up quickly--he's needed at another more important trial, another murder case that seems even more impossible to win. So begins the first novel in famed novelist Anne Perry's Daniel Pitt series, a spin-off of the Charlotte and Thomas Pitt murder mysteries.
Daniel is idealistic. Defending a client whose guilt seems certain is not his cup of tea. There's not a whole lot to recommend Mr. Graves either. His wife is dead from a head wound, his servants and children seem happy to have him hang for it, and his personality is none too pleasant to boot. But when Daniel and his partner Kitteridge lose their first defense of Mr. Graves, they are ordered by the head of the firm to find new evidence and make an appeal. They have twenty-one days before the man will hang.
Employing some of the detective skills learned from his father Thomas Pitt, Daniel digs into the secrets surrounding Graves' work and his past. What he finds is far from comfortable, however, and he is forced to make the difficult decision whether truth should be blazoned to the world no matter the cost.
Miriam Fford Croft, the daughter of his superior, acts as Daniel's assistant in the detective work. A scientist who was denied her university degrees on account of her sex, she is conversant in the new arts of fingerprinting and X-ray technology. But will this evidence be admissible even if Daniel calls on her in court?
This was a splendid start to a new mystery series. I loved the way Perry kept a strong connection between Daniel and his illustrious parents while at the same time introducing a whole new cast of intriguing characters. I also enjoyed the blend of courtroom drama with detective scenes. The Daniel Pitt series is off to a strong start with this book, and I can't wait to read the next one.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Daniel is idealistic. Defending a client whose guilt seems certain is not his cup of tea. There's not a whole lot to recommend Mr. Graves either. His wife is dead from a head wound, his servants and children seem happy to have him hang for it, and his personality is none too pleasant to boot. But when Daniel and his partner Kitteridge lose their first defense of Mr. Graves, they are ordered by the head of the firm to find new evidence and make an appeal. They have twenty-one days before the man will hang.
Employing some of the detective skills learned from his father Thomas Pitt, Daniel digs into the secrets surrounding Graves' work and his past. What he finds is far from comfortable, however, and he is forced to make the difficult decision whether truth should be blazoned to the world no matter the cost.
Miriam Fford Croft, the daughter of his superior, acts as Daniel's assistant in the detective work. A scientist who was denied her university degrees on account of her sex, she is conversant in the new arts of fingerprinting and X-ray technology. But will this evidence be admissible even if Daniel calls on her in court?
This was a splendid start to a new mystery series. I loved the way Perry kept a strong connection between Daniel and his illustrious parents while at the same time introducing a whole new cast of intriguing characters. I also enjoyed the blend of courtroom drama with detective scenes. The Daniel Pitt series is off to a strong start with this book, and I can't wait to read the next one.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Twenty-one days.
“Dialogue.”
Contemplation
“Dialogue.”
Internalization
“Dialogue.”
Childhood reflection
Twenty days.
“Dialogue.”
Contemplation
“Dialogue.”
Internalization
“Dialogue.”
Childhood reflection
Nineteen days.
“Dialogue.”
Contemplation
“Dialogue.”
Internalization
“Dialogue.”
Childhood reflection
Eighteen days........
It’s easier to describe Twenty-One Days as what it’s not rather than what it is.
It’s not a thriller.
It’s mystery, but it’s not complex.
It’s not a romance.
It’s not a whodunnit, namely because there aren’t characters to contest between.
It’s not bad, but it’s also not great either.
It’s not a page-turner.
It’s not a race-the-clock story (a full twenty-one days makes it more “race the calendar”).
It’s also not on my list of favorites.
Received an ARC.
“Dialogue.”
Contemplation
“Dialogue.”
Internalization
“Dialogue.”
Childhood reflection
Twenty days.
“Dialogue.”
Contemplation
“Dialogue.”
Internalization
“Dialogue.”
Childhood reflection
Nineteen days.
“Dialogue.”
Contemplation
“Dialogue.”
Internalization
“Dialogue.”
Childhood reflection
Eighteen days........
It’s easier to describe Twenty-One Days as what it’s not rather than what it is.
It’s not a thriller.
It’s mystery, but it’s not complex.
It’s not a romance.
It’s not a whodunnit, namely because there aren’t characters to contest between.
It’s not bad, but it’s also not great either.
It’s not a page-turner.
It’s not a race-the-clock story (a full twenty-one days makes it more “race the calendar”).
It’s also not on my list of favorites.
Received an ARC.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I really like the setting, the plot and the pacing. I hope we will revisit many characters in the next books!
Thanks Netgalley and Librarything for a copy to read and review.
Lovely cover and first in a series.... loved it. Daniel Pitt takes after his father in this debut series. As a lawyer things are not always black and white, this case seems to have shades of grey as Daniel moves forward to prove the person is innocent after a guilty verdict. He has 21 days to prove this father did not kill the mother of his children. With the help of his dad and a few friends Daniel sets out on his 21 day epic journey to disprove the guilty verdict. Five stars of entertainment!
Lovely cover and first in a series.... loved it. Daniel Pitt takes after his father in this debut series. As a lawyer things are not always black and white, this case seems to have shades of grey as Daniel moves forward to prove the person is innocent after a guilty verdict. He has 21 days to prove this father did not kill the mother of his children. With the help of his dad and a few friends Daniel sets out on his 21 day epic journey to disprove the guilty verdict. Five stars of entertainment!
I was given this book as part of my local library binge box. I enjoyed it. Based in 1910 London when women were considered to be possible, Daniel Pitt is filling in as assistant to a seasoned lawyer. The case involves the murder and disfigurement of the wife of Russel Graves. Russel Graves is the accused. After Graves is convicted, the team have 21 days (hence the title) to appeal the verdict. The investigation leads to many secrets and a better understanding of London society in this time. I especially liked the character of Miriam, a brilliant scientist who cannot get the appreciation deserved because she is a woman. However, her insights and knowledge help close the case. I am unsure if I will be reading more of the series but this book was well worth the time.
Law & Order meets Sherlock Holmes in a sketchy alley, they get into a bit of a scuffle, and they leave again looking bruised, battered, and worse for the wear.
Oh, and James Bond was there too.
I have a problem where I'm in the middle of a series and keep having to wait for books from the library, so I read these little one-off fluff books while I'm waiting. This one had a better story than the last one, but it was written so poorly.
As far as mysteries go, the plot actually wasn't half bad. You have a young lawyer who had to serve as detective to save a man from execution after he loses the defense case. It's a respectable premise and, as the main plot line, carried the story through to a good, fluffy conclusion.
Unfortunately, the characters lack all depth, the whole thing is full of told-not-showed, and the side plot lent nothing at all to the story (and really threatened to bury the main plot at times). If you're going to make the main character go through an existential crisis, at least make me care about it. I think the author took a stab at trying to give the story shades of grey, but it felt black and white and, from a character development perspective, very flat.
It filled my library book gap, but it did it in a truly disappointing fashion.
(This book was chosen from the "Heavy on History, Light on Romance" list, and it did check the latter box which I appreciate.)
Oh, and James Bond was there too.
I have a problem where I'm in the middle of a series and keep having to wait for books from the library, so I read these little one-off fluff books while I'm waiting. This one had a better story than the last one, but it was written so poorly.
As far as mysteries go, the plot actually wasn't half bad. You have a young lawyer who had to serve as detective to save a man from execution after he loses the defense case. It's a respectable premise and, as the main plot line, carried the story through to a good, fluffy conclusion.
Unfortunately, the characters lack all depth, the whole thing is full of told-not-showed, and the side plot lent nothing at all to the story (and really threatened to bury the main plot at times). If you're going to make the main character go through an existential crisis, at least make me care about it. I think the author took a stab at trying to give the story shades of grey, but it felt black and white and, from a character development perspective, very flat.
It filled my library book gap, but it did it in a truly disappointing fashion.
(This book was chosen from the "Heavy on History, Light on Romance" list, and it did check the latter box which I appreciate.)
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loved it will definitely be more by Anne Perry. There was a twist I didn’t see coming. Would be 5 stars but the ending I felt was a little odd. Like I get they had to prove the death of the person was accidental but part I felt was fine for selfish reason by the main character. Other then that a great read