Death on Blackheath, Anne Perry
The Book Commander Pitt is called to look into the disappearance of a maid from top naval weapons researcher Dudley Kynastan's house. Because the man is inventing systems that will completely transform the way war is waged on the oceans of the world, it of the utmost importance to determine if someone is trying to harm Kynastan. The Kyanstans swirl in the same level of society as Charlotte's sister Emily Radley, formerly Lady Ashworth. To Thomas's surprise, this is now the level of society he and Charlotte also occupy. He worries about Charlotte and Emily getting involved, especially since Emily's husband Jack, a member of Parliament, may or may not be offered a position working closely with Kynastan. Then the gruesome bodies start to reappear, and the most mischievous, devious, and plotting friend Pitt has, MP Somerset Carlisle, is asking questions in the House of Commons forcing Pitt to take up the investigation after he has been ordered off of it. Pitt...
