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Friday, February 20, 2026

Book Review: The Art of the English Murder: From Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes to Agatha Christie and Alfred Hitchcock

The Art of the English Murder: From Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes to Agatha Christie and Alfred Hitchcock The Art of the English Murder: From Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes to Agatha Christie and Alfred Hitchcock by Lucy Worsley
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a very comprehensive book about the true crimes in England.  I was expecting more about the authors of mysteries and detective, but unfortunately that information was contained in the last 10-15% of the book.  The subtitle of the book is definitely a little misleading!

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Book Review: The Art of the English Murder: From Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes to Agatha Christie and Alfred Hitchcock

The Art of the English Murder: From Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes to Agatha Christie and Alfred Hitchcock by Lucy Worsl...