The Complete and Essential Jack the Ripper by Paul Begg (English) Paperback Book

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Whitechapel, 1988: a spate of brutal murders becomes the most notorious criminal episode in London's history. The killer, chillingly nicknamed 'The Whitechapel Murderer', 'Leather Apron' and, most famously, 'Jack the Ripper', is never brought to justice for the slaughter and mutilation of at least five women in the slums of East London.

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The definite account of the Jack the Ripper mysteryEvery fact, theory and myth behind the 1888 Whitechapel killings scrutinized, dissected and analysed by today's leading Ripperologist.In this comprehensive account of London's most infamous serial killer, Paul Begg, the foremost modern authority on the case, explores the facts behind the most grisly episode of the Victorian era- the slaughter of several prostitutes over a two-month period.Setting the scene in the impoverished East End, Begg's meticulous research offers detailed accounts of the lives of the Ripper's female victims and a thorough examination of the police investigation. It looks at the many suspects uncovered over the years and the way in which they have often mirrored contemporary concerns, and he examines the growth and development of the myth in film and literature.The Complete Jack the Ripper is the definitive book, exploring both the myth and reality of Britain's most famous murderer and his victims.

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In this comprehensive account of London's most infamous killer, the foremost authority on the case explores the facts behind the most grisly episode of the Victorian era. Setting the scene in the impoverished East End, Begg's meticulous research offers detailed accounts of the lives of the victims and an examination of the police investigation. Coincides with the 125th anniversary of the Ripper murders.

Author Biography

Paul Begg is acknowledged worldwide as one of the leading authorities on the Jack the Ripper. A noted British researcher and author, his books include Jack the Ripper- The Facts, Jack the Ripper- The Definitive History, and he is a co-author of The Complete Jack the Ripper A to Z.

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Details ISBN0718178246 Author John Bennett ISBN-10 0718178246 ISBN-13 9780718178246 Media Book Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 364.1523092 Illustrations illustrations (black and white) Pages 368 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Format Paperback Language English UK Release Date 2013-11-21 Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-11-21 Alternative 9781405913362 Audience General NZ Release Date 2014-01-28 AU Release Date 2014-01-28 We've got this

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