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This is the fifth in a series of period mysteries written by a husband and wife team under a pseudonym. The books are well-written and well-researched, with the stories taking place in Victorian England. Replete with period detail and the social mores evocative of a bygone era, this is a series of historical mysteries that is well worth reading. The main characters are engaging, and with each passing book, the reader becomes more fully engaged with their lives. As with all cozy mysteries, it is not so much the mystery that is of import but the characters that revolve around the mystery. While the mystery is intriguing, it is simply the framework around which the characters evolve.
Lady Kathryn and her husband, Sir Charles Sheridan, the Nick and Nora Charles of the Victorian era, are at it again. When Jennie Jerome Churchill finds herself being blackmailed, she realizes that this could have grave implications for her son, Winston Churchill, whose political future is at stake. It seems that these blackmail threats claim that there is proof that Winston's father, Randolph Churchill, was none other than Jack the Ripper.
Confiding in her friends, Lady Kathryn and Sir Charles, she seeks their assistance. What they discover is nothing short of tragic but it can never be made public, as the future of the monarchy is at stake, and there are those at the highest levels of government who will stop at nothing at keeping it so.
As always, there is a historical underpinning to the story, and the historical personages and events that are at its root are intertwined into the mystery at hand. The historical notes at the end of the book are most enjoyable, as they allow the reader to understand the reasoning and research that went into such inclusion. In this case, they provide a lot of information about the early Ripper theories and what led the author to weave the story in a certain way. For those who enjoy history, these end notes are an added bonus to these books. Those who enjoy the historical cozy mystery genre will definitely love this series.
Lady Kathryn and her husband, Sir Charles Sheridan, the Nick and Nora Charles of the Victorian era, are at it again. When Jennie Jerome Churchill finds herself being blackmailed, she realizes that this could have grave implications for her son, Winston Churchill, whose political future is at stake. It seems that these blackmail threats claim that there is proof that Winston's father, Randolph Churchill, was none other than Jack the Ripper.
Confiding in her friends, Lady Kathryn and Sir Charles, she seeks their assistance. What they discover is nothing short of tragic but it can never be made public, as the future of the monarchy is at stake, and there are those at the highest levels of government who will stop at nothing at keeping it so.
As always, there is a historical underpinning to the story, and the historical personages and events that are at its root are intertwined into the mystery at hand. The historical notes at the end of the book are most enjoyable, as they allow the reader to understand the reasoning and research that went into such inclusion. In this case, they provide a lot of information about the early Ripper theories and what led the author to weave the story in a certain way. For those who enjoy history, these end notes are an added bonus to these books. Those who enjoy the historical cozy mystery genre will definitely love this series.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
If you agree with the premise of Stephen Knight's "Jack the Ripper: the Final Solution", you will enjoy this. Susan and Bill Albert have done their homework and present a thoroughly engrossing story. They are not overawed by the Churchill family and examine the case, warts an' all. I didn't particularly enjoy the only other Robin Paige novel I have read, "Gallows Green," thought it was too contrived, but after reading this one I will certainly read more. I do recommend this one.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Food for thought to criminologists
26 Feb 2000
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Ever wonder who Jack the Ripper was and why he committed his crimes? This latest opus by the husband and wife writing team known as Robin Paige is a must for anyone interested in unsolved mysteries of the past. The hero and heroine are engaging in their own right, but their solution to the mystery of Jack the Ripper is interesting and imminently possible. Charles and Kate are asked to do a favor for their friend Lady Churchill, mother of Winston. Their inquiry leads them to an altogether different mystery. The writers certainly do their homework on this one.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Death at Whitechapel
5 Sep 2000
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I found the most recent book to be throughly absorbing. I especially like the historical accuracy and details in the story. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the Victorian Era stories.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
A Wonderful Victorian Mystery....SOLVED !
28 Feb 2000
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I grabbed this one at the airport. I read it through two flights. Having read the biography of Jenny Churchill, I was impressed by how historically accurate the book was. I have just finished this last book in the series, and am now ordering the other five prequels. Gosh, it's an old-fashioned Nick and Nora Charles genre. I had a RIPPER-ROARING time reading this one.
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