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A review by ubalstecha
Callander Square by Anne Perry
3.0
The bodies of two babies have been found in a garden bed in toney Callander Square. Inspector Pitt is sent into investigate, but finds the inhabitants close-lipped and snobbish. To that end, his wife, Charlotte, with the help of her sister Emily, goes undercover in one of the big houses to help her husband catch a murderer. What she finds is layers of scandal, gossip and old wounds that indicate that almost anyone could be guilty.
Second of the Pitt mysteries, this one's ending is a bit quick and doesn't connect well to the rest of the story. Still, Charlotte is an engaging heroine and Pitt's love of her shines through much of this story. The gossipy wealthy's stories are thoroughly engaging and help make-up for the mystery plot weaknesses. It was interesting to see how certain characters managed to gain power even within the very strict confines of Victorian society.
Second of the Pitt mysteries, this one's ending is a bit quick and doesn't connect well to the rest of the story. Still, Charlotte is an engaging heroine and Pitt's love of her shines through much of this story. The gossipy wealthy's stories are thoroughly engaging and help make-up for the mystery plot weaknesses. It was interesting to see how certain characters managed to gain power even within the very strict confines of Victorian society.