Assignment for  September 7, 2012

Anne Perry is one of my favorite authors.  Her mysteries are typically set in Victorian England.  They show a sharp contrast between the wealthy and the poor.  There is no middle class.  She has also written a series set in WWI which I also enjoyed.

I am fairly certain that she is a Christian even though her books are not found in Christian literature and never mention Christianity.  However, she develops characters and plot that show good and evil, and grace and injustice.  As a Christian I see her teaching the reader that life is about being a servant, extending grace, living with integrity.  I'm sure people with no Christian affinity, appreciate and learn from her stories.  As a Christian, I am encouraged as I read her writing.

I often find the message in Christian literature feels tacked on to the real plot.  Anne Perry is a great example of how it can be interwoven with no obvious mention and yet still convey the truths.  She's a gifted writer.