MIRAH W. (mwelday) reviewed on 7/3/2007 + 148 more book reviews

series of murders based on Dante's Inferno occur in Boston in 1865...an elite group of Dante scholars attempt to solve the crimes...some descriptions of the bodies are very detailed, but adds to the overall feeling of credibility of the novel...an interesting read.

"...beguiling look at the United States in an era when elites shaped the course of learning and publishing. With this story of the Dente Club's own descent into hell, Mr. Pearl's book will delight the Dante novice and expert alike." -The Wall Street Journal (taken from back cover)

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