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ISBN: 9780755327256
ISBN-10: 075532725X
Series: Christmas Novella
Published: 1st November 2006
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 176
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Headline
Country of Publication: GB
Edition Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 1.3 x 11.5 x 18
Weight (kg): 0.12
Anne Perry
Juliet took the name "Anne Perry", the latter being her stepfather's surname. Her first novel, The Cater Street Hangman, was published under this name in 1979. Her works generally fall into one of several categories of genre fiction, including historical murder mysteries and detective fiction. Many of them feature a number of recurring characters, most importantly Thomas Pitt, who appeared in her first novel, and amnesiac private investigator William Monk, who first appeared in her 1990 novel The Face of a Stranger. As of 2003 she had published 47 novels, and several collections of short stories. Her story "Heroes", which first appeared the 1999 anthology Murder and Obsession, edited by Otto Penzler, won the 2001 Edgar Award for Best Short Story.
Recently she was included as an entry in Ben Peek's Twenty-Six Lies/One Truth, a novel exploring the nature of truth in literature.
Series contributed to:
. Crime Through Time
. Perfectly Criminal
. Malice Domestic
. The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories
. Transgressions
. The Year's Finest Crime and Mystery Stories
What genres does Anne Perry write?
Anne Perry is best known for historical murder mysteries and detective fiction, often set in Victorian London; she has also written Christmas novellas, a World War I series, and at least one fantasy series (Tathea).
Who are her main recurring protagonists?
Her most important recurring characters are Inspector Thomas Pitt (introduced in her first novel) and the amnesiac private investigator William Monk (first appearing in The Face of a Stranger).
Where should I start reading Anne Perry?
For Thomas Pitt start with The Cater Street Hangman (her first novel). For William Monk start with The Face of a Stranger. Her Christmas novellas and World War I series can be read independently as short or standalone entries.
Is there a recommended reading order for her series?
Yes, read each series in publication or numbered series order (Thomas Pitt and William Monk are long-running and work best that way). Check individual book listings for series numbers when available.
Has she received any notable awards?
Yes, her short story "Heroes" won the 2001 Edgar Award for Best Short Story. As of 2003 she had published 47 novels and several short-story collections.
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