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Set against the grim backdrop of 19th‑century London, the story follows Alice James, a brilliant yet overlooked sister of celebrated writers Henry and William James. Tempted by a spiraling city of crime, Alice uses her analytical mind to aid her brothers in tracking a notorious serial killer, famously known as Jack the Ripper. Through her perspective, the novel weaves together family dynamics, emerging forensic science, and the relentless pursuit of justice, offering a fresh take on a classic historical mystery.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Paula Marantz Cohen
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