Kathy S. (zbhmom) reviewed DEATH AT THE PRIORY: LOVE, SEX AND MURDER IN VICTORIAN ENGLAND. on + 11 more book reviews
The retelling of a real-life murder in 1875 England. A fascinating look at Victorian society, as well as a murder mystery. Very enjoyable!
Tess M. (duplica123) -
This is a very interesting and fast read. The author sets the stage and the characters up well, and you really get a feel for what their lives were like in the mid 1800's. I found his research very compelling and I can follow along with his conclusion as to who really murdered Charles Bravo. I don't think crimes like these can ever really be solved unless we discover time travel or find a long-lost confession. Using the information he discovered, I think he did a great job and really brought the mystery back to life.
Connie A. (jazzysmom) -
A true murder never solved in 1875 until this author, who also is a television researcher and a journalist, James Ruddick solved the crime. The 200 pages are packed and i really mean packed with fast moving life and murder as it happened. This is not a story bogged down with court room drama. In fact there is none at all as the crime was never solved until the 20th century. I was truely zoned out to my surrounding as I was so engrossed in the story by the time I had reached the second half of the book. Very interesting how this murder came about and how this woman became involved. Enjoyed the book emensely.
