| Title | : | Ghost Of Whitechapel: a compelling and moving novel with a touch of mystery from the East End of London |
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| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 319 |
| Publication | : | First published January 1, 1997 |
When fiery Bridget Cummings advertised for a lodger, she did not expect a policeman to apply for the room. She wasn't fond of the coppers, believing them to be traitors to the poor of Whitechapel, but her younger brother and sister moved P.C.Fred Billings in the moment Bridget's back was turned, and she seemed to have little say in the matter. Still, she had to admit that she was glad of his company in the walk back from her late-night washing up job, particularly when a young girl was found in a nearby street with her throat cut.
The discovery of the body of Maureen Flanagan, who was, the neighbours believed, a respectable woman, naturally stirred memories of Jack the Ripper. His horrific crimes had shocked the neighbourhood only twelve years before., but Chief Inspector Dobbs of the City of London Police believed, like most other police officers, that the Ripper was dead. But when a second body was discovered, and Bridget noticed a strange man following her, the neighbourhood was alert to the possibility that the terror had returned...
Ghost Of Whitechapel: a compelling and moving novel with a touch of mystery from the East End of London Reviews
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I thoroughly enjoyed this Book. I listened to the audio, and the narration by Carla Mendonca was spot on. There was suspense, murder, mystery, humor, and intrigue. Right from the start, it grabbed me. Ms. Staples is an excellent storyteller. Time just flew by.
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Very much a blending of
The Lodger and A Family Affair, both by the same author but written before this one, but without the Adams family and without quite so much cross talk. There's more actual plot, and it is better written than the aforesaid. Does Jack the Ripper still stalk the streets of East London? The boys in blue are set to find out.
I really enjoyed this book, though having read the previous two it was all a bit familiar. I know we live in the age of the remake, the reboot, the rehash--but when an author starts recycling his own previous work (and not 20 years previous, either), it gets sad. -
Unabridged Audiobook purchased on Audible.
Length: 8 hrs and 51 minutes
When fiery Bridget Cummings advertised for a lodger, she did not expect a policeman to apply for the room. She wasn't fond of the coppers, believing them to be traitors to the poor of Whitechapel, but her younger brother and sister moved PC Fred Billings in the moment Bridget's back was turned, and she seemed to have little say in the matter. Still, she had to admit that she was glad of his company in the walk back from her late-night washing up job, particularly when a young girl was found in a nearby street with her throat cut.
The discovery of the body of Maureen Flanagan, who was, the neighbours believed, a respectable woman, naturally stirred memories of Jack the Ripper. His horrific crimes had shocked the neighbourhood only 12 years before, but Chief Inspector Dobbs of the City of London Police believed, like most other police officers, that the Ripper was dead. But when a second body was discovered, and Bridget noticed a strange man following her, the neighbourhood was alert to the possibility that the terror had returned....
©1997 Mary Jane Staples (P)2021 Audible, Ltd -
Decent Enough
Not my usual listen. Murder mystery set in the east end of London at the turn of the centenary Queen Vic is still on the throne. Reminiscent of Jack the Ripper. Bit sugary for me… filled the time while dog walking. -
A really enjoyable read that takes you back to Whitechapel, 1900.
There's a murderer of prostitutes on the loose and Fleet Street want to suggest that Jack the Ripper is back. Chief Inspector Dobbs gets a number of headaches trying to avoid the press, stop a public panic and catch the elusive killer.
The characters are all very well written, and subtle humour purmeates their interactions. It leaves you with fond memories of a few new acquaintances.
Highly recommended! -
Almost mesmerisingly bad, this is not so much populated by characters as squawking cockney catchphrases.
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