The Ripper Deception: A Page-Turning Victorian Murder Mystery with a Twist You Won't See Coming

By Jacqueline Beard

A miser's death. The Ripper's shadow. The hunt begins.

When a miserly recluse meets a lonely end, Harpham uncovers clues that lead him to the unsolved mystery surrounding Edmund Gurney's death years earlier. Meanwhile, Violet grapples with a series of strange disturbances at a Suffolk rectory, where whispers of witchcraft and ancient curses abound.

With time running out and the body count rising, Harpham and Violet must navigate a labyrinth of secrets and deception to unmask the killer before more lives are lost.

A masterful blend of historical intrigue and witchcraft, this atmospheric thriller will captivate fans of Karen Charlton and Anne Perry.
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Praise for the Lawrence Harpham Mysteries:

★★★★★ This book was a page-turner. I found I did not want to put it down till the mystery was solved.

★★★★★ A book full of mystery and intrigue.

★★★★★ ...gripping mystery with some very evil turns of events.

★★★★★ ...clever and entertaining...

★★★★★ Vivid and captivating dual timeline detective story.

★★★★★ Another wonderfully crafted story in the Lawrence Harpham series.

★★★★★ Couldn't wait to read this mystery.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1036701379
• ISBN13: 9781036701376
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Vinci Books Ltd
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.1" x 7.8"