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Stalking Jack the Ripper

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Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco is a thrilling historical mystery where Audrey Rose Wadsworth, a young woman fascinated by forensic medicine, navigates the dangers of 19th-century London. Determined to unravel the gruesome murders attributed to Jack the Ripper, Audrey faces societal expectations and personal challenges as she teams up with the enigmatic Thomas Cresswell in her quest for the truth. This engaging tale combines gothic atmosphere with a strong, independent heroine.
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You might enjoy this thrilling mystery if you love historical fiction mixed with a dash of romance. The story follows a young woman with a passion for forensic science, who unravels secrets and danger in Victorian London. It's perfect for readers who enjoy brave heroines and gripping suspense set against a chilling, atmospheric background.

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Stalking Jack the Ripper

A #1 New York Times bestseller! In this spine-chilling gothic murder mystery set in gritty Victorian-era London, an intrepid society girl finds herself inescapably embroiled in the investigation of a ghastly serial killer known as Jack the Ripper.

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Seventeen-year-old Audrey Rose Wadsworth was born a lord's daughter, with a life of wealth and privilege stretched out before her. But between the social teas and silk dress fittings, she leads a forbidden secret life.

Against her stern father's wishes and society's expectations, Audrey often slips away to her uncle's laboratory to study the gruesome practice of forensic medicine. When her work on a string of savagely killed corpses drags Audrey into the investigation of a serial murderer, her search for answers brings her close to her own sheltered world.

The story's shocking twists and turns, augmented with real, sinister period photos, will make this dazzling debut from author Kerri Maniscalco impossible to forget.

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Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco has received praise for its engaging blend of historical fiction and mystery, featuring a sharp-minded and unconventional heroine, Audrey Rose. The book is commended for its dark, suspenseful atmosphere and its homage to Victorian classics, offering unexpected twists that captivate the reader. Critics appreciate Maniscalco's vivid depiction of nineteenth-century London and the intricate plot that keeps audiences guessing until the end.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316273497

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 October 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Contributors:

  • Introduction by James Patterson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Kerri Maniscalco grew up in a semi-haunted house outside New York City, where her fascination with gothic settings began. In her spare time she reads everything she can get her hands on, cooks all kinds of food with her family and friends, and drinks entirely too much tea while discussing life's finer points with her cats. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling novels Stalking Jack the Ripper, Hunting Prince Dracula, and Escaping From Houdini.

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