gsisk reviewed on 12/25/2007 + 193 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 4

A Sherlock Holmes - Doctor Watson type detective story, only better. Better characterizations, better atmosphere, more plausible story, and nice, dry humor.

Set in fin-de-siecle London, enquiry agent Barker and his new assistant Llewelyn are investigating the gruesome murder of a Jewish scholar against the background of a looming pogrom. The identity of the murderer was a surprise - did not expect it at all.

Great read - I'm putting the next book in the series on my wishlist!

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