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"'Miss Havisham's Revenge' by Alanna Knight, in which we discover the part Estella Havisham played in the fate of Bentley Drummle 'Murder in Murray's Court' by David Stuart Davies, in which Oliver Twist has to help the Artful Dodger who has been accused of murder 'The Thorn of Anxiety' by Keith Miles, in which the mystery of Edwin Drood is at last solved 'The Divine Nature' by Kate Ellis, in which David Copperfield finds himself investigating the disappearance of Edward Murdstone 'The Letter' by Joan Lock, in which the skills of Inspector Bucket are once again put to the test in solving a crime that apparently never happened. 'Reveals the strength and ingenuity of this sub-section of the whodunnit genre... Great fun.' Good Book Guide"
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Charles Dickens created some of the most memorable characters in English literature. But just what became of the convict that frightened young Pip in "Great Expectations"? Was he guilty, or framed? And what really did become of Edwin Drood? Was the case ever solved? Mike Ashley presents over 25 vivid new whodunnits from the world of Dickens - recorded for posterity by such writers as Michael Pearce, Amy Myers, Peter Tremayne, Alanna Knight, Kage Baker, and Edward D. Hoch. Many of the stories feature one or more of Dickens' characters, as a sleuth or as the victim of crime; while others are set in Dickens' real life, with him investigating people closely associated with him, such as Wilkie Collins, Elizabeth Gaskell or Hablot Browne. Interlinking the stories is a narrative that brings alive Dickens' own life and part in the early development of crime sleuthing. The stories include: Miss Havisham's Revenge by Alanna Knight, in which we discover the part Estella Havisham played in the fate of Bentley Drummle; Murder in Murray's Court by David Stuart Davies, in which Oliver Twist has to help the Artful Dodger who has been accused of murder; The Thorn of Anxiety by Keith Miles, in which the mystery of Edwin Drood is at last solved; The Divine Nature by Kate Ellis, in which David Copperfield finds himself investigating the disappearance of Edward Murdstone; and, The Letter by Joan Lock, in which the skills of Inspector Bucket are once again put to the test in solving a crime that apparently never happened.
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Dickensian Whodunnits,
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This review is from: Mammoth Book of Dickensian Whodunnits (Mammoth Book) (Mammoth Books) (Paperback)
Although I wasn't too sure about this book I have to say it was well worth reading. I haven't read any books by these authors but will do so now. As a fan of medievel whodunnits this was quite different but very enjoyable. Scrooge and his amended ways, David Copperfield detecting crime, yes it is a very good read whether you are a Dickens follower or not. The stories are cleverly woven around the period giving colourful images of the characters and plots. Well worth the money and I can highly recommend it.
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A Fine Kettle of Victorian Whodunits!,
By Michael OConnor "Wordsmith" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Mammoth Book of Dickensian Whodunnits (Paperback)
I love historical whodunit anthologies. No one does a better job of putting together such anthologies than Mike Ashley. Whenever I see a new short story collection with Ashley's name attached, I start reaching for my wallet; Ashley knows his business! Case in point: DICKENSIAN WHODUNITS, an imaginative collection of 22 murder mysteries revolving around the great Victorian novelist.
The stories in THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF DICKENSIAN WHODUNITS inserts either Charles Dickens or one of the many characters he created into various murder mystery plots. In 'The Marshalsea Handicap,' for instance, Dickens is a suspect in a poisoning that took place in Marshalsea Prison. In actual fact, Dickens' family was confined to the very same place due to Dickens' father going into debt. In 'Encounter in the Dark,' Dickens, touring America, meets Edgar Allan Poe and, naturally, murder ensues. 'The Tidal' mixes history with fiction, involving Dickens in a railway accident - which actually took place - followed by murderous attacks on several of the accident victims. Dickens investigates and turns up the guilty party. The other stories in this 2007 Carroll & Graf volume involve Dickensian characters such as Scrooge, Oliver Twist, Little Nell, Paul Dombey and David Copperfield in murder most foul. Scrooge, for example, attempts to unravel a twisted tale of murder while simultaneously protecting a tiny baby who's an innocent participant in the evil doings. Those who loved THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP will find a totally different Little Nell awaiting them in 'The End of Little Nell' story; brace yourselves, folks! Oliver Twist tries to help his old friend, the Artful Dodger, beat a murder rap in 'Murder in Murray's Court' and so on. If you've read Dickens' novels, you will enjoy the stories in THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF DICKENSIAN WHODUNITS all the more. If not, the stories are still clever, entertaining jaunts into Victorian murder, Victorian society and history's most famous novelist. In short, another fine effort by Mike Ashley. Highly recommended.
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Dickens as detective,
By Louise S. Randolph "lran40" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Mammoth Book of Dickensian Whodunnits (Paperback)
This was an entertaining collection of mysteries. The short stories were done in the style of Dickens' novels from 'Mr Pickwick' to 'Bleak House'. Good for an airplane or the metro.
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