gsisk reviewed on 9/29/2009 + 191 more book reviews

The account of multiple murders in 1811 London, and how the killer (?) was caught.

Very interesting read, but ultimately not satisfying, because the true killer(s) are not brought to justice. Instead an innocent man is convicted.

A police force, as we know it today, did not exist then - the "evidence" used against the suspect is very flimsy.

Great read if you are interested in historic cases and procedures.
Not so great if you are used to current mysteries and expect "closure".

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