I have a new favorite author. Her name is Anne Perry. Triple Jeopardy is the first book I have read of hers and I cannot imagine how I have missed knowing about her books.

Triple Jeopardy is the second in a series starring Daniel Pitt, the attorney son of Charlotte and Thomas Pitt. They have their own series of which there are approximately 34 books.. I know this because after finishing Triple Jeopardy, I went straight to my library to look up all the books in this series. There are so many books there by Anne Perry that unless you carry the order in which they are written, it's likely you'll never find the book you are looking for. Can you tell that I loved this book?

What did I love about it? First of all, the characters are complex and extremely interesting. Second, the mystery or mysteries are so well thought out that the reader is kept guessing until the end. And even if you guess who the "bad guy" is before the end, it doesn't matter. You want to know how Daniel figures it out. Third, the dialogue is wonderful. It is not easy to write good dialogue. Dialogue that keeps the story moving, dialogue that gives you a great sense of the character of the speaker.

Both these series, and another of her series, take place in Victorian England. This one in 1910. Ms. Perry knows her history but she doesn't get caught up in convincing us of the time. It is 1910 and through action and dialogue, the supporting facts come out. Daniel hears a terrible tale from his brother-in-law who is visiting from Washington. D.C and agrees to help put the alleged cuprit, an Englishman who has escaped back to England, behind bars if not worse. That requires defending him and then letting the true facts come out. But as more and more of the story is revealed, Daniel is no longer convinced of his client's guilt. The more Daniel learns, the more he wonders why this crime happened.

And the rest is up to you, dear reader. This is a great read.
I plan to go back and catch up on Thomas and Charlotte and William Monk.

First sentence: DANIEL RANG THE doorbell, then stepped back. He realized with amazement that he was suddenly nervous. Why? This was his parents’ home, the house he had grown up in. At twenty-five, he still returned quite often for dinner, for news, for comfort and pleasure in conversation. What was different this time?

Premise/plot: Triple Jeopardy has our hero, Daniel Pitt, taking the lead in his first serious court case. But the court case is anything but simple. In fact, in some ways it's convoluted. Philip Sidney, a British diplomat, has been charged with embezzling small amounts of money throughout the years. The case is silly--why spend so much time, energy, effort when the theft was so small--the alleged theft. But Pitt fears the answer: Sidney is being set up. The trial exists as an excuse to bring up larger all-circumstantial crimes that couldn't-wouldn't stick. Sidney has many enemies, it appears, and it will take some DIGGING to find out why those enemies want Sidney's reputation completely ruined and smeared.

Daniel Pitt once again teams up with Miriam Blackwood to solve the mystery.

On a lighter note, this mystery sees Daniel reuniting with his sister, Jemima.

My thoughts: I enjoyed this one. I didn't love it--at least not love, love, love. But it was pleasant enough. The second half definitely picked up the pace. It was slow going at first. If it had taken Daniel much longer to start putting pieces together, I might have started yelling at him. But he turned his eyes in the right direction just in time.

I do love to see Daniel working side by side with Miriam.

Quotes:

If you pricked me, I’d bleed tea.

Anne Perry fans will love this book. Daniel Pitt is an engaging character and the plot is very interesting. It is the second in a series.

*received from netgalley for honest review* So I started this book last year, would pick it up for a chapter get bored, put it down and forget about it ….. I FINALLY finished it tho and all in all, not a bad book and I probably would have liked it more if it had been an audiobook ngl but I just couldn't get into the characters and wasn't really into the courtroom scenes

Triple Jeopardy by Anne Perry is the second Daniel Pitt book. In this book, Daniel is coming into his own, defending his client. But soon his plan begins to change as another death changes his perspective. I found this novel interesting, if a bit slow at the start. But like other Anne Perry novels, this one is well worth the read. I recommend it. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

Daniel Pitt is delighted that his older sister has returned to London from America for a visit. He hasn't seen her in more than 5 years and since then she has married (an American policeman) and had 2 beautiful delightful little girls. When he meets his new brother-in-law he is drawn into a legal situation that started at the British embassy in Washington DC and because of diplomatic immunity has difficulties in seeing justice pursued. Daniel has to dig deeply into the background of all concerned (victim, family, and the embassy staff) before I can find justice for all.

This is the second book is this series and the characters are beginning to flesh out nicely. I love Daniel who tries so hard to be efficient and serve justice just as his father but also I enjoy the interaction of the other characters outside the family.

Hope this series continues for a while!

This was my first book by this author, It was pretty enjoyable. I would give this book a 3.5 star rating! It was a pretty Quick and easy read!

Anne Perry continues her excellent series and weaves characters from her other series throughout this book. It adds considerable depth to the storyline and makes the characters more 3 dimensional.
Our main character is a lawyer who finds himself in the unfortunate position of defending a man suspected of assaulting and robbing his sister's friend. Feeling conflicted, he starts investigating the charges himself. What he finds will surprise readers. As our lawyer works to prove what he suspects, he finds himself and others in danger. The book resolves itself to everyone's satisfaction. This is definitely another example of Anne Perry's excellent skills at writing a spell binding story.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. I will admittedly say that I initially found this book to be slow however once into it I was hooked on this puzzling mystery and was on pins and needles towards the end! I so enjoy Anne Perry and love this new series with the grown up Daniel Pitt. I also am intrigued to see what if anything develops between he and Miriam :)

Daniel Pitt is a young lawyer called onto defend a British diplomat who has been accused of murder. Meanwhile, Daniel, as well as his parents, Charlotte and Thomas, are quite pleased that his sister Jemima is visiting from the States. She doesn't come home happy, however, because, shortly before her trip, Jemima's good friend was assaulted and is now missing a family heirloom.

Daniel must not defend the man accused of taking the heirloom, someone named Phillip Sidney, who made a rapid departure to London, and who has claimed diplomatic immunity. From the outset, Daniel is torn. Daniel feels that he may not be getting whole truth from Sidney and goes further than his role as attorney. He now becomes a detective of sorts, trying to discover any missing pieces. As facts are revealed, Daniel soon realizes that more than theft has occurred, there may indeed be a murder involved.

While Daniel pursues facts, he calls on his friend, Miriam Croft, who is a pathologist, to assist him. Meanwhile, Daniel would rather be enjoying time spent with his family, including his little nieces. But, he is dedicated to his task of either representing Sidney, and, at the very least, uncovering the truth.

This is a terrific story, set back in history a bit, and is full of intrigue, as well as a strong connection to family. I enjoyed the slow burn involved when it came to Daniel and Miriam, as they became closer as friends. This thrilling read had a powerful conclusion. Triple Jeopardy is the second book in the Daniel Pitt series. I look forward to continuing to read this series by Anne Perry.

Many thanks to Ballantine and to NetGalley for this ARC to review in exchange for my honest opinion.

I had not read the first book in this series (this is book two) so this may have contributed to it being a bit of a slow start for me. It then picks up the pace and has a good, twisting storyline that is enjoyable to read. I will follow this author in the future.

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Anne Perry presents a dark pre World War I mystery with Daniel Pitt, lawyer and son of Thomas Pitt head of Special Branch(spies) defending a junior member of the British embassy in Washington who is charged with embezzlement after his return to London. Philip Sidney is accused of attacking a young Washington debutante and fleeing to Britain to escape judgement after he claims diplomatic immunity. Something is rotten in the scenario and Daniel has to ferret it out with the help of the daughter of his head of chambers( who happens to have forensic and medical skills.) Conflicting loyalties and shadowy alliances make this an interesting investigation.

This is the first book I've read in this series - talk about twists and turns everywhere, and the ending was a huge surprise to me, wow! Any mystery book lover needs to read this book. Now I need to circle back and read the first in the series.

Wonderful characters, great story-line! This mystery started off a bit slow for me but once it picked up speed, I didn't want to put it down. I have not read the first book in this series, yet I was perfectly comfortable in the story - works very well as a standalone novel. That being said, I look forward to reading Anne Perry's "Twenty-one Days", and any other Daniel Pitt novels forthcoming!

Thank you to NetGalley; the publisher, Ballantine Books; and Anne Perry for allowing me the opportunity to read and review this title.

Triple Jeopardy by Anne Perry is book two of her Daniel Pitt mystery series. I have not read the first book in this series but was able to easily follow the story, though a little more backstory would have enhanced the storyline.

Daniel Pitt, a newly practicing lawyer, finds himself drawn into a complicated situation when his sister, Jemima Flannery, and her family visit London from their home in Washington. Jemima and her husband, Patrick, ask Daniel for help bringing a British diplomat to justice. Daniel investigates the alleged crime that occurred in America, because the diplomat fled to London under diplomatic immunity. The mystery only deepens when a suspected conspirator is found dead in America. Daniel doesn’t know who to trust, so he asks his friend Miriam Croft, a forensic pathologist, to help him with the investigation.

Triple Jeopardy starts a little slow but picks up about a quarter of the way through and flows beautifully from there. Ms. Perry was able to seamlessly blend multiple moral elements. There is an emphasis on family unity and loyalty to family and friends. Honoring oneself, having a personal code of ethics and national pride are also featured prominently. The scenery is well depicted with very descriptive details, especially of the ocean separating Daniel and his parents from his sister and her family. The relationship between Daniel and Miriam adds a sense of budding romance. The ending is somewhat drawn out, but it’s surprising and appropriate. Fans of the mystery genre will thoroughly enjoy this story. Overall I really enjoyed this novel and rate it 4 out of 5 stars.

My thanks to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. However, the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine and mine alone.

Daniel Pitt, along with his parents, Charlotte and Thomas, is delighted that his sister, Jemima, and her family have returned to London from the States for a visit. One of Jemima’s good friends has been assaulted and her treasured necklace stolen. The perpetrator appears to be a man named Philip Sidney, a British diplomat stationed in America’s capital who, in a cowardly move, has fled to London, claiming diplomatic immunity. But that claim doesn’t cover his other crimes. When Sidney winds up in court on a separate charge of embezzlement, it falls to Daniel to defend him. .As the embezzlement scandal heats up, Daniel takes his questions to intrepid scientist Miriam fford Croft, who brilliantly uses the most up-to-date technologies to follow an entirely new path of investigation. Daniel and Miriam travel to the Channel Islands to chase a fresh lead, and what began with a stolen necklace turns out to have implications in three far greater crimes—a triple jeopardy.

Move over Charlotte and Thomas, make room for my new favorite Daniel. It would seem that his parents have trained him well. Even though he is a lawyer, the implications go far beyond the court room. And Ms. Perry does weave Charlotte and Thomas back into these books so that we won't forget them. It is interesting to see what techniques Miriam used in her time as compared to what we have now. And it is oh so sad that her skills are not given proper recognition. But she has found a way to use them and help Daniel in finding the right solution.

Another thing that I like about the books is that Daniel is single and a bit of romance can be woven in even though I don't have a sense that is what is happening with him and Miriam. I also wonder if at some point the stories will cross the ocean to include Jemima and her husband, even if they happen to be one off books. I don't know but I would think that Jemima would have learned from her parents as much as Daniel and having a husband in law enforcement is an entree into crime solving.

I received a copy of this book to provide a review. The comments are entirely mine without coercion.

TRIPLE JEOPARDY (HistMys-Daniel Pitt-London-1910) - VG
Perry, Anne – 2nd in series
Ballentine Books – April 2019
First Sentence: Daniel rang the doorbell, then stepped back.
Jemima Pitt has returned to England with her American policeman husband Patrick and their infant child. As well as visiting the Pitt family, they’ve come to ask a favor of Daniel. British Diplomat Philip Sidney attacked Jemima's friend, Rebecca, in her bedroom and stole a necklace whilst Philip was stationed in Washington, D.C. Under protection of diplomatic immunity, he returned to England. Jemima and Patrick want Daniel's help in bringing Sidney to justice. Brought up on charges of embezzlement, Sidney asks Daniel to represent him. After a murder back in Washington, and the possibility of the case becoming a major international incident, Daniel, along with forensic scientist Mariam fford Croft, travel to the Channel Island to learn the truth.
One often worries as to what an author will do when the protagonist of a long-running series ages. Ms. Perry solved the problem by having the protagonist's children age as well and now, for the second time, we have Daniel Pitt stepping into the foreground. So as not to lose readers, new or old, Perry summarizes the backgrounds of the members of the Pitt family. This is particularly helpful to those who are new to Anne Perry's very well-done historical mysteries.
The story, quite appropriately, raises the issue of prejudice against Jews and the Irish, the latter seamlessly incorporated by the fact of Rebecca's husband, and Daniel's brother-in-law, both being of Irish heritage. That there is a role-reversal between Jemima and Patrick when discussing Rebecca's situation is interesting and very well done. Penny does a masterful job of presenting both sides of the situation and its possible outcome. Moreover, she places doubts in one's mind regarding the motives and possible guilt of the characters. There is so much "here" here.
Perry can make even basic English cooking sound delicious—"Lamb chops; the freshest of peas, as mild and delicate as possible, with a little mint and plenty of butter, and boiled potatoes." However, the transition from food to a very astute observation—"Have you noticed how often it is not the crime or the disaster of a scandal that brings down an otherwise great man, but the lies he tells to avoid admitting it?"—is extremely well done.
Penny's characters are some of the most fully-developed one will find. Each has complexity and definition. Even the most severe of them can occasionally make one smile; if not at a bit of dialogue, then at the very human attributes. Mariam fford Croft is one such character and, true to form, only Perry could create such a strong connection between two characters without its being romantic.
The occasional bon mot lightens a scene—"Not another corpse to dig up, I trust? You're a little early. We don't do that sort of thing until midnight. It tends to disturb the locals." Those are balanced by ideas that make one stop and consider—"We all make mistakes, Jem. It's how we live with them afterward that matters. Accept that we really were wrong, don't make excuses or blame anyone else. The moment you say 'I was wrong' you can begin to move on."
"Triple Jeopardy" is an extremely well-done story of families, loyalty, and betrayal. Filled with excellent characters, it is brought to a dramatic and explosive conclusion.

The gang’s all here for Anne Perry’s Triple Jeopardy, her second Daniel Pitt mystery. Readers met Cambridge-trained lawyer Daniel Pitt, Charlotte and Thomas Pitt’s second child, in Twenty-One Days. In that tricky case, his parents were conspicuous by their supportive absence, disappointing fans of the Thomas and Charlotte Pitt series, who feared Murder on the Serpentine (2017) truly was Thomas Pitt’s last hurrah. Not so in Triple Jeopardy: Thomas Pitt’s position as head of the secretive Special Branch is woven into the story. Fair warning—unavoidable spoilers lay ahead.

Jemima, Daniel’s older sister, and her husband and two small daughters are making an extended visit to the Pitts. It’s Jemima’s first time back in London since her marriage four years ago to Patrick Flannery, an Irish-American policeman (A New York Christmas: A Novel, 2014). Patrick asks for Daniel’s help in bringing a British diplomat to justice. It’s complicated.

. . . In Washington, D.C., one of Jemima’s good friends has been assaulted and her treasured necklace stolen. The perpetrator appears to be a man named Philip Sidney, a British diplomat stationed in America’s capital who, in a cowardly move, has fled to London, claiming diplomatic immunity. But that claim doesn’t cover his other crimes . . .

When Philip returns to London, he is arrested for embezzling funds from the British Embassy. Patrick wants Philip to have a good defense . . . well, an adequate defense is perhaps a better way of phrasing it, because he hopes Philip’s more serious transgressions will emerge in the trial and that justice will be served. That’s not a lawyer’s role, as Marcus fford Croft, “the founder and head of the firm,” reminds Daniel and his older mentor Kitteridge, before barraging the younger lawyer with questions. Marcus sums up Daniel’s dilemma:

“So, you are sitting between a sharp rock of family loyalty and the very hard place instead of the truth? You know your sister, but I’m guessing you don’t know this brother-in-law of yours all that well. And since he is American, you are not likely to. Have I got that right?” Marcus’s white eyebrows rose.



“Yes, sir.”



“Why are you doing this? To protect your sister?”



Daniel knew there was no benefit in anything but the truth. Less than that would come back to bite him, probably very hard.

He admits that at this point, he wishes he “didn’t know anything about it.” Alas, it’s too late. The inexorable wheels of justice are turning . . . and Patrick and Jemima have a little three-year-old daughter: “Marcus sighed. ‘Ah! That explains everything.’”

For an instant, Daniel remembered Miriam fford Croft, Marcus’s daughter. She was thirty-nine now, fourteen years older than Daniel, brilliant, irrepressible, eccentric, and, underneath it, Daniel had glimpsed, vulnerable as well. He had not seen her since the Graves case, three months ago. Perhaps Marcus did know about little girls? “Thank you, sir,” he said quietly, and escaped to see what he and Kitteridge could do between them.

Miriam is one of Anne Perry’s most interesting characters. A brilliant forensic pathologist, she is denied the opportunity to work in her field because of her sex. She does occasionally work as a consultant, however, and Daniel appreciates and respects her skills.

As the embezzlement scandal heats up, Daniel takes his questions to intrepid scientist Miriam fford Croft, who brilliantly uses the most up-to-date technologies to follow an entirely new path of investigation.

Miriam swiftly identifies which of Philip Sidney’s signatures are forged, a crack in the case. Other than spotting discrepancies in the evidence, her most important contribution is exploring why Philip is being framed. Why is there so much evidence against a low-level diplomat? The charges mount: a) assault and theft of a young woman in her bed chamber b) taking advantage of diplomatic immunity c) embezzlement, and lastly, d) murder. And Miriam sees the obvious. Perhaps her status as a professionally trained outsider and the daughter of an esteemed lawyer, make her insightful? Someone(s) wants this young man buried forever: who are they and what are they afraid of?

Technological advances play a big part in bringing justice to Philip Sidney. Cables and wires between London and Washington, DC, cars that allow Miriam and Daniel to be detectives miles away from London, and forensic advances are a few examples. Technology works in tandem with the heightened observational ability of Daniel (and his extended family).

Anne Perry uses humor and sustenance to lighten the tension of Philip Sidney’s grim trial, as his Daniel’s team races to find evidence to clear him. Young men are always hungry, and lawyers work long hours, but the public houses of London have a remedy. With their ales in front of them, Kitteridge and Daniel unpack developments, Kitteridge making the unwelcome suggestion that Daniel ask his father why the Foreign Office is involved. Food is a welcome diversion from “embassy politics” and “international” concerns.

He bit into his sandwich. It was really good—fresh, coarse bread, crusts crumbling, thick-cut mutton, and just enough horseradish to give it a tingle.

Triple Jeopardy explores the many facets of loyalty, particularly the relationship between grown-up siblings, when one is married. Daniel recognizes that his father’s skills can’t be overlooked, ignored, or underplayed, and that using his father to save a man’s career is not wrong and doesn’t make him less of a competent adult.

The crux of the mystery foreshadows the First World War and the myriad ways that England, an island nation, is forever changed by that epic event. Triple Jeopardy is an absorbing addition to the Daniel Pitt series, inevitably making readers wish the next in the series comes quickly.

The continuing story of Commander Thomas Pitt's son, Daniel, takes us to the back alleys and underground caverns of London at the beginning of the 20th Century. How different the law is today; how much has changed; what is or is not allowed as evidence and how it is gathered.

I read this EARC courtesy of Ballantine Books. pub date 04/09/19

“Gentlemen of the jury, I’m going to show you a long and twisted story of a man accused of two crimes he did not commit. And that story involves a far greater and more terrible crime that he did not even know of. Two crimes that did not actually happen - or not as you may see them - and one that did, and was so well hidden that you did not know of it. A triple jeopardy, if you like.”

The year is 1910, the language and demeanor is of the period. The second in the Daniel Pitt mystery series sets out to solve the twists and tangles of a crime committed in the United States that is to be adjudicated in London. Tasked by familial relations Barrister Daniel Pitt is to become involved in a case in which he has grave misgivings. I liked it - second hand information, a diplomat who flees Washington, DC for London before he can be charged, certainty and uncertainty of the diplomat’s guilt depending on the perspective and lots of interesting characters and surprises that never all add up. The story plods along at times but it was a satisfying read.

Thank you Random House Publishing - Ballantine for a copy