Triple Jeopardy

Young barrister Daniel Pitt is asked to defend a British diplomat accused of theft in Washington D.C. who has fled to London claiming diplomatic immunity. Planning only a competent but minimal defense to ensure a conviction on other charges, Daniel grows suspicious when a second crime, the death of a British embassy employee, complicates the picture and suggests the theft may have been meant to conceal something more serious. Anne Perry's second Daniel Pitt novel involves the scientist Miriam fford Croft in the investigation, taking the inquiry to the Channel Islands in pursuit of the truth.

Samuel Roukin brings an appealing combination of youthful energy and growing professional confidence to Daniel Pitt's narration. His chemistry with the supporting cast, including the formidable Miriam, is clear in the dialogue scenes, and he handles the novel's international dimension with the required period authority. At just over nine hours, this is a brisk, well-plotted entry that expands the Pitt family's narrative into a new generation.