The Complete and Essential Jack the Ripper

Description

The definite account of the Jack the Ripper mystery Every fact, theory and myth behind the 1888 Whitechapel killings scrutinized, dissected and analysed by today's leading Ripperologist. In this comprehensive account of London's most infamous serial killer, Paul Begg, the foremost modern authority on the case, explores the facts behind the most grisly episode of the Victorian era- the slaughter of several prostitutes over a two-month period. Setting the scene in the impoverished East End, Begg's meticulous research offers detailed accounts of the lives of the Ripper's female victims and a thorough examination of the police investigation. It looks at the many suspects uncovered over the years and the way in which they have often mirrored contemporary concerns, and he examines the growth and development of the myth in film and literature. The Complete Jack the Ripper is the definitive book, exploring both the myth and reality of Britain's most famous murderer and his victims.

Paul Begg is acknowledged worldwide as one of the leading authorities on the Jack the Ripper. A noted British researcher and author, his books include Jack the Ripper- The Facts, Jack the Ripper- The Definitive History, and he is a co-author of The Complete Jack the Ripper A to Z.