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In the disreputable dance-halls and 'houses of accommodation' of 1870s London, a boastful killer selects his prey. His crimes seem like random acts of malevolence, but Inspector Decimus Webb, promoted to the Detective Branch at Scotland Yard, is not convinced. Webb begins to suspect a connection between the terrible murders, a mysterious theft at the Abney Park Cemetery, and a long-forgotten suicide. His investigations lead him, in turn, to the Holborn General Mourning Warehouse, devoted to show more the sale of 'Mourning for Families, In Correct Taste, ' and its proprietor, one Jasper Woodrow, a seemingly respectable businessman. As Webb delves into Woodrow's life, he uncovers layer upon layer of deceit. But can he unearth Jasper Woodrow's darkest secret, in time to prevent another tragedy? Lee Jackson's second Inspector Webb novel once again guides readers through the dark alleys and gaslit parlours of nineteenth century London, in a suspense-filled gothic mystery, with the Victorian celebration of death at its morbid heart show lessTags
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I guessed a lot of the clues from fairly early on but it was still an interesting and complicated story of death and death practices in Victorian London and what happened when someone's past comes to haunt them. Somehow it didn't really satisfy as much as earlier volumes but it was still interesting.
Wonderful characters. Superb setting. However the plot was a little predictable
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical title
- The Welfare of the Dead
- People/Characters
- Decimus Webb; Jasper Woodrow
- Important places
- London, England, UK
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- Members
- 75
- Popularity
- 418,774
- Reviews
- 2
- Rating
- (3.59)
- Languages
- English, French
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 6
- ASINs
- 2
