Jack's Shadow (Severn House Large Print) - Hardcover

Oldfield, Pamela

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0727876929 ISBN 13: 9780727876928

Publisher: Severn House, 2008

Synopsis

Late Victorian England. When Bella marries Lloyd Massie she believes she is the happiest woman in the East End of London. Her wedding is a joyful occasion but a young, dedicated detective knows that she is in grave danger. Lloyd Massie, the bride-groom, has already killed once but the police cannot prove it. To complicate matters, Jack the Ripper begins to terrorise the area and all police resources are turned towards his capture. Frustrated, the detective does his best to protect Bella and her sister Lottie but Massie always seems to be one jump ahead of them and the sisters? lives are at risk.

About this title

About the Author:

Pamela Oldfield's books have been translated into Spanish, German and Russian. Her adult novels are described as a blend of historical fiction and family saga, each one thoroughly researched with the help of her husband, Joseph, who photographs and videos the various locations necessary for the backgrounds.

From Booklist:

After marrying handsome, rich Lloyd Massie, Bella thought she was the luckiest woman in London. Everything about her new life seems perfect until Bella begins to think that Lloyd might not be the kind, loving man with whom she first fell in love. London police detective sergeant Douglas Unwin also suspects that Lloyd Massie is not the man he claims to be. Unwin believes Bella's husband is connected to at least one murder, if not more, but with all of London's police caught up in the hunt for Jack the Ripper, Unwin lacks the official resources needed to pursue his investigation of Lloyd. As Bella begins fear for both her safety and that of her cousin Lottie, Unwin puts into place his plan to catch Lloyd before he can kill again. Readers who enjoy mysteries set in Victorian London will especially appreciate Oldfield's skillful re-creation of that time and place in this quietly chilling novel of historical suspense. John Charles
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About this edition

• Publisher: Severn House
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0727876929
• ISBN 13: 9780727876928
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 334