The last Sherlock Holmes story /
In 1888 Sherlock Holmes is languishing for a criminal case worthy of his powers, then one materializes, heralded by the spatter of gore and the shriek of headlines. For in vice-ridden Whitechapel, three female paupers of dubious morals have been murdered, their bodies hideously defiled. In taunting...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Vintage Books,
1996.
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| Edition: | 1st Vintage crime/Black Lizard ed. |
| Series: | Vintage crime/Black Lizard.
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| Online Access: | Sample text Contributor biographical information Publisher description |
| Summary: | In 1888 Sherlock Holmes is languishing for a criminal case worthy of his powers, then one materializes, heralded by the spatter of gore and the shriek of headlines. For in vice-ridden Whitechapel, three female paupers of dubious morals have been murdered, their bodies hideously defiled. In taunting letters their killer announces his intention to strike again and signs his name "Jack the Ripper." |
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| Item Description: | Accession # 2017_0519. Donated by Candace Benefiel as part of the Candace Benefiel Collection of Vampire Literature, Science Fiction, and Fantasy. |
| Physical Description: | 190 pages ; 21 cm. |
| ISBN: | 0679766588 9780679766582 0394500652 9780394500652 9780571290857 057129085X |