Alisa H. reviewed on 10/31/2006

Helpful Score: 1

This book is a well-written, suspenseful, and enjoyable account of a fictitious set of murders that takes place in 1865 following the Civil War and prior to the release of H.W. Longfellow's translation of The Divine Comedy. Pearl's characterization of well-known literary figures is insightful and personal, and never sentimental or corny. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a great story regardless of their familiarity with Dante's work.

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