tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post84738410766453660..comments2023-10-12T02:21:40.102-07:00Comments on English Historical Fiction Authors: A Monster's Mind: Jack the RipperDebra Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03256313302199653185noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-54355402512136025482016-10-23T20:34:50.275-07:002016-10-23T20:34:50.275-07:00JACK THE RIPPER book is amazing and I hope everyon...<a href="http://www.carefreeparking.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">JACK THE RIPPER</a> book is amazing and I hope everyone goes out and gets it :)Dorothy A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13069662262337277846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-62963410141707717892013-01-19T17:35:54.345-08:002013-01-19T17:35:54.345-08:00The composite photo in that 2006 article does not ...The composite photo in that 2006 article does not seem all that distinctive. JTR could have been anyone, really- a proper English gentlemen, an Italian or Spanish gentleman even (from just his appearance.)<br /><br />Thanks for this post. I too have been waiting for Ripper Street as well for many reasons (one being its star!)Marie Antonia Parsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18042717361669195903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-53202347191579228112013-01-17T22:02:53.758-08:002013-01-17T22:02:53.758-08:00The horror of it still grips us.The horror of it still grips us.Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-20718320122208235152013-01-17T16:46:05.578-08:002013-01-17T16:46:05.578-08:00I have my DVR set too! And like you Regina, I'...I have my DVR set too! And like you Regina, I'm watching it for my love for Matthew!! Although, the time period and the events (murders) are very interesting too! I wonder what happened to Jack -- if he just stopped, was killed or died of some sickness. I wouldn't think someone that brutal would just stop, they seem to be driven.Candy @ So little time...https://www.blogger.com/profile/05308027187577034357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-84135982812895749722013-01-17T12:43:50.598-08:002013-01-17T12:43:50.598-08:00I understand that the show is a bit gritty, but do...I understand that the show is a bit gritty, but done very well. Like you, I'm looking forward to the show, and although it takes place some six months after the Ripper murders, it has a wonderful Victorian feel to it. <br />Thanks for joining me today, Kimberlee. Regina Jeffershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04641809115576257122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-18464787835189378022013-01-17T11:04:22.704-08:002013-01-17T11:04:22.704-08:00I am so excited about this show..just dvr it..so I...I am so excited about this show..just dvr it..so I don't miss it..Thanks for the heads up!!<br /><br />Kimberlee<br />www.girllostinabook.comKimberleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035756351903256778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-23398520139074061072013-01-17T09:24:22.629-08:002013-01-17T09:24:22.629-08:00Carol, I have purposely avoided watching the episo...Carol, I have purposely avoided watching the episodes online (although it has been very tempting to do so). It will be my Saturday night pleasure!!!Regina Jeffershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04641809115576257122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-32395921479541025872013-01-17T09:23:11.927-08:002013-01-17T09:23:11.927-08:00Oh, Lana, we speak the same language. In my March ...Oh, Lana, we speak the same language. In my March release of The Mysterious Death of Mr. Darcy there are numerous murders, but none so horrid as those described above. Regina Jeffershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04641809115576257122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-25552838539472899922013-01-17T09:22:01.162-08:002013-01-17T09:22:01.162-08:00I am certain the "thrill of the kill" wa...I am certain the "thrill of the kill" was compelling. Regina Jeffershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04641809115576257122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-90516822838963975052013-01-17T09:20:46.433-08:002013-01-17T09:20:46.433-08:00Thank you for stopping by today. I am pleased you ...Thank you for stopping by today. I am pleased you found the post interesting. Regina Jeffershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04641809115576257122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-6187561380430465152013-01-17T09:20:08.391-08:002013-01-17T09:20:08.391-08:00The new series "Ripper Street" shows the...The new series "Ripper Street" shows the increased use of "forensics" in police work. I find that interesting, and, of course, having the pleasure of looking at Matthew Macfadyen and listening to his seductive voice is a plus. Regina Jeffershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04641809115576257122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-66713256467730313362013-01-17T09:18:24.775-08:002013-01-17T09:18:24.775-08:00That is interesting, Maggi. I must find the articl...That is interesting, Maggi. I must find the article to read. Regina Jeffershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04641809115576257122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-40152711467098916322013-01-17T08:55:33.938-08:002013-01-17T08:55:33.938-08:00Have watched the first few episodes of 'Ripper...Have watched the first few episodes of 'Ripper Street' I can say it is excellent. It feels quite authentic, and I especially like the rather Victorian language - it's very lyrical - hope you enjoy it too. Vintage Maisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00929038050028476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-57311056440436112922013-01-17T08:02:50.166-08:002013-01-17T08:02:50.166-08:00Great post, Regina! I am eagerly awaiting the new ...Great post, Regina! I am eagerly awaiting the new series as well, partly because of the time period and partly because of Matthew Macfadyen! Thanks!Lana Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07713767217491873759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-75185339191329971842013-01-17T05:23:36.409-08:002013-01-17T05:23:36.409-08:00What fascinates me most about JTR is the fact that...What fascinates me most about JTR is the fact that he really *should* have been caught. When you read about the details of his murders, he took unbelievable risks, and, in at least several cases, just missed being caught literally red-handed. The sheer foolhardy arrogance of his methods is peculiarly chilling.Undinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16214242522330278662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-55070243251551232932013-01-17T04:24:55.578-08:002013-01-17T04:24:55.578-08:00Monstrous, but interesting. Good post.Monstrous, but interesting. Good post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-9366370565670531882013-01-17T00:40:27.201-08:002013-01-17T00:40:27.201-08:00Living in that time in that area of London must ha...Living in that time in that area of London must have been terrifying. The methods of police work were so basic that a smart killer like that was nigh unstoppable. I get the shivers when I think of him.<br /><br />Interesting post!Sophia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07909417504496472472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-38990142755975800262013-01-16T23:52:10.814-08:002013-01-16T23:52:10.814-08:00Fascinating, Regina. There was some suggestion he ...Fascinating, Regina. There was some suggestion he was an American. Although Cornwell failed to find any DNA on letters held by Scotland Yard, written by a man purporting to be the Ripper, to compare with samples taken from Sickert's desk and canvasses, she found one letter had the same unusual watermark as Sickert's writing paper, provided by his stationer father.<br /><br />"If a jury then had seen that," she said, "they would have said 'hang him'." From an article in the Guardian.Maggi Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15430261880092452319noreply@blogger.com