Anyone recognise this book?

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WhamBamThankU · 07/12/2023 18:39

Hi all,

I read a book about 20 years ago that I borrowed from my aunt so have no idea how old it was. I only have a vague recollection of it but have googled and googled so hoping someone on Mumsnet might have read it!!

It was set around the Jack the Ripper murders, I think there was royal family involved or at least aristocracy. The stars/constellations were heavily involved in the book, I feel like there was an opium addicted investigator or something involved.

I'm aware it's not likely, but if anyone has any ideas I'd be so very grateful!

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WhamBamThankU · 09/12/2023 14:45

DesiccatedCoconut · 09/12/2023 11:23

I wonder if it might be Elizabeth Redfern's The Music of the Spheres?

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/393654

It's not Jack the Ripper as 18th rather than 19th century, but definitely inspired, I'd say. I remember buying this in an airport on the way back from Italy in 2001! I never actually finished it, but might dig it out and revisit it!

Oh my god yes!!!! That's it!!!!! I'm so incredibly grateful!

So I had misremembered some of the details clearly 😂 I can't wait to buy it to read again. Thanks so much

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