Why, in the 60 Sherlock Holmes stories, is there not a mention of Jack the Ripper? In this investigation into the murky world of murder, Kelvin I. Jones, award-winning Holmes author finds definitive answers, giving a clear dossier of the Ripper's true identity. Jones reveals how, not only did Conan Doyle know the killer well; he had also studied his profile; walked the streets of Whitechapel, trying to comprehend his methods; even shared his company, playing several friendly games of cricket with him. But when the truth was revealed by police to Doyle, he was shocked into an unbreakable silence. They say truth is stranger than fiction. This highly original, well -researched book, proves it.
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