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Today I am here with a publication day push for Sherlock Holmes & The Ripper of Whitechapel. Thanks go to Rachel’s Random Resources and the author for allowing me to be a part of this tour.
About The Book
I am afraid that I, Sherlock Holmes, must act as my own chronicler in this singular case, that of the Whitechapel murders of 1888. For the way in which the affair was dropped upon my doorstep left me with little choice as to the contrary. Not twelve months prior, the siren’s call of quiet domesticity and married life had robbed me of Watson’s assistance as both partner and recorder of my cases. Thus, when detective inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard required a lead—any lead—I found myself forced to pursue Jack the Ripper alone and without the aid of my faithful friend. And all for the most damnedable of reasons:
Early on in my investigations, Dr. John H. Watson, formerly of 221b Baker Street, emerged as my prime suspect.
My Review
How could I not be intrigued by that synopsis? As someone who is an avid Sherlock Holmes fan and who is fascinated by the whole Jack the Ripper case and how he evaded justice as he did, I had to give this a go and boy, am I glad I did!
With the doubts creeping in about one of his closest friends, Sherlock Holmes really battles with right and wrong – he has his suspicions about Dr Watson but should he share them with Lestrade or not?
It was great to see the recognisable characters we have come to know and love, not just the titular character but Watson, Mary, Lestrade and Mrs Hudson. I couldn’t stop reading as I just couldn’t believe Watson could be the man – but you’ve got to admit that a medical man such as himself has long since been a suspect due to the nature of the murders.
The book built up to a revealing ending and I really enjoyed it – the relationships between the characters, the action. I would definitely recommend giving this a try.
About The Author
M.K. Wiseman has degrees in Interarts & Technology and Library & Information Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her office, therefore, is a curious mix of storyboards and reference materials. Both help immensely in the writing of historical novels. She currently resides in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.
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Oo this sounds like a book I’d really enjoy too! I find Jack the Ripper such an intriguing case from history, so it is such a gripping basis for a book 🙂
I used to love all the Jack The Ripper stuff from the London Dungeons. I was fascinated. This book sounds like it will be really interesting and a gripping read.
Oh I love the sound of this! They are such well known and loved characters! I can imagine the struggle Sherlock would face about this x
I really like Sherlock Holmes too so this would be right up my street. Sounds like it more than lived up to expectations will add this to my must read list
This book sounds fantastic and right up my street. I have been reading a lot on lockdown as many of us have and this is definitely one added to the list to read.