A promising new series from a favorite author. Daniel Pitt is a new attorney, the son of Thomas and Charlotte, whose series has been going strong for 20 years or so. It’s fun glimpsing them through their son’s eyes.

I have never heard of Ann Perry until very recently when I came across her books by chance. I was about to start reading her other established series then I was informed Ann Perry is going to have a new spin off. Thanks to the generosity of the publisher, I obtained my copy via Netgallery for my early enjoyment.

Introducing in this series is Daniel Pitt, a young lawyer who possesses excellent qualities to be an investigator (genes inherited from his father who is the head of the Special Branch featuring in another the series by the author) and a defense lawyer. Other potential core characters equip different sets of skill which compliment that of Daniel's. In the current installment, they work together to bring the truth to the surface and put the bad guy behind bar.

"Twenty-One Days" basically is all the time Daniel has to dig up the proper evidence to prove his already convicted client's innocence. Yet, immediately after his client's exoneration, Daniel has to bring justice to the exact then client who is guilty of bigamy.The characters, the plot, and the tension are well developed. I actually got emotional when the good client Daniel wants to help is announced "not guilty."

There are plenty of investigation and courtroom drama throughout which makes "Twenty-One Days" an interesting read. The story is set in 1910 when forensic science was gradually introduced into courtrooms as means of evidence.

4.5 star for the overall enjoyment and the quality of writing. Will definitely want to check out other books by the author.

Fans of Anne Perry have no doubt thoroughly enjoyed her successful and long-running series with Charlotte and Thomas Pitt. In Twenty-One Days, she returns with the first in an exciting new generation of Pitt novels. In 1910 England, Daniel Pitt, junior barrister, is called upon to assist in the trial of Russell Graves, a well-known biographer accused of brutally murdering his wife. Although he vehemently declares his innocence, the case is lost and he is sentenced to be hung in twenty-one days time.

Daniel and the lead barrister are assigned separate tasks during the appeals process, while desperately striving for a stay of execution. Daniel’s new role is that of detective. Is Russell Graves really innocent, and, if so, who is the real killer? During his investigation, Daniel uncovers unsettling facts and is truly in for a race against time, not just for Graves, but for someone very close to Daniel.

Twenty-One Days has so much to offer. For example, how forensics played a huge role in solving this case, at a time when most of it was very new. Also, the person helping Daniel with that part of the investigation being a woman, Miriam, when they weren't treated equally in this field at the time. Along with Miriam, the groundwork was laid for other key players to be recurring characters in future books. I so look forward to diving deep into this series time and again.

Strong start to the newest Anne Perry series.

A great start to a new series for Anne Perry. A very interesting cast of characters and some visits from past favorites. Intriguing story line.

3.75. Young lawyer/detective/London series. I'll read more.

I did enjoy the book. I'll try another in the series. Not sure the time period setup would be great too often.

I saw the main twist early on, but the story still held my attention pretty well. A decent mystery, though I didn't really connect to the characters.