MP G. (philomene) - reviewed on 8/8/2011 + 23 more book reviews

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Oscar Wilde and Arthur Conan Doyle actually met in 1889 and that meeting is a central factor in this wonderful mystery, first of a series.

Its set in the mood and atmosphere of 1880's London and peopled with historic figures from the age. Oscar Wilde is dramatically brought to life as he seeks justice after a 15 year old boy is viciously murdered and then all evidence, including the body, disappears. Wilde demonstrates Sherlockian powers of observation and deduction, much to the delight of Conan Doyle and he has his own Watson to record his brilliance to boot.

Having just read Dorian Gray, I delighted at the many quotes from and references to it throughout. And you get a darn good mystery too.

I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

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