Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper – Case Closed By Patricia Cornwell
We’re well into October and what better way to get in the spooky spirit than with a creepy read?
Currently I’m devouring Patricia Cornwell’s Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper – Case Closed, because what’s scarier than an unsolved crime?
Cornwell’s CERTAIN she’s found the true identity of the Ripper and her book outlines exactly why she’s pointing the finger at a respected artist and actor.
The best thing about this book is how it draws you into the murky, smokey 1800s Whitechapel – the details of daily life in this time are just as fascinating as Cornwell’s killer-catching thesis.
Beware – it’s not for the faint of heart. But if you love true crime with a touch of historical whimsy, this could be the right read for a cosy candlelit weekend read.
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Cherie Cooper
Cherie lives, works, and reads in beautiful Tasmania – the green island gem below Australia known for its gorgeous landscape and beautiful wildlife.
She holds multiple academic qualifications in English, journalism, and fine art theory, and has worked in writing, editing, and communications roles for more than a decade.
Most importantly, she has a deep love for books that began as soon as she learned how to read.
Old, new, any genre – for Cherie, reading is about as vital as breathing.
She is interested in sharing books that move, excite, and compel, so others can share the joy of a truly great read.
While she reads across most genres, her favourite is literary fiction. Particularly anything by Margaret Atwood, Ottessa Moshfegh, Kate Atkinson, Elizabeth Berg, Ann Patchett, and Anne Tyler.
Cherie frequents Tasmania’s beautiful boutique book shops as well as scouring secondhand shops for books to add to her extensive home library.
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