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Dust and Shadow: An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson

Lyndsay Faye

Start date: August 13, 2010

Finish date: September 30, 2010

Discussion: Straight Up Mystery

Discussion leader: Sarah O.

Why we're reading this: We wanted to do a historical novel, and what is more tantalizing than perhaps the legendary Jack the Ripp…more
[close] We wanted to do a historical novel, and what is more tantalizing than perhaps the legendary Jack the Ripper (as twisted as that might sound, his mystery lives to this day). Add Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to the mix, and enjoy! If anyone can solve this mystery, it's got to be Sherlock.

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Nov 15, 2010 Sarah O. rated it really liked it

This book is really a 4 1/2 stars. I enjoy a good adventure story, as well as historical fiction. I like to take away little pieces of information from the books I read. I also like getting attached to the characters. This book achieves both. The great thing about it is that the author, Faye, does not go into all the grisly details of the Ripper killings; the narrative instead focuses on the characters of Holmes and Watson, and the details of investigating a case.

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Jul 05, 2010 Grace rated it it was amazing

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