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The Invention Of Murder: How The Victorians Revelled In Death And Detection And Created Modern Crime By Judith Flanders

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The Invention of Murder: How the Victorians Revelled in Death and Detection and Created Modern Crime by Judith Flanders is a book that explores the fascination with murder in Victorian England and how it influenced modern crime fiction.

Key Features

  • Exploration of Victorian fascination with murder
  • Analysis of how this fascination shaped modern crime fiction
  • Insight into the cultural and social context of Victorian England

Pros

  • Insightful analysis of a fascinating historical phenomenon
  • Well-researched and well-written
  • Offers a unique perspective on the origins of modern crime fiction

Cons

  • May not appeal to readers who are not interested in history or crime fiction

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