City of devils
Bretherick, Diana2013
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1887. James Murray, a Scottish scientist fascinated by the developing research into the study of criminal behaviour, travels to Turin to be apprenticed to Cesare Lombroso, the world-renowned criminologist. But just hours after his introduction to his new mentor, the discovery of a mutilated body in a public square and a note that appears to implicate Lombroso throws his visit in a whole new direction.
Main title:
City of devils / Diana Bretherick.
Author:
Bretherick, Diana, author
Imprint:
London : Orion, 2013.London : Orion, 2013.
Collation:
458 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm
Notes:
The brightest mind meets the darkest killer ... 1887. When James Murray, a young Scottish doctor fascinated by the workings of the criminal mind, travels to the vibrant city of Turin, it is to study with Cesare Lombroso, the world-renowned criminologist. But just hours after his introduction to Lombroso, the discovery of a horrifically mutilated body in the nearby Piazza Statuto, and a note that appears to implicate the celebrated criminologist himself, changes everything. With the help of his fellow apprentice, a local investigator and Lombroso's beautiful but enigmatic housekeeper, Murray must put his learning to the test and endeavour to understand the mind of a serial killer if he is to stop the rapidly escalating bloodbath and clear the name of his mentor. Meet the world's first criminologist in this compelling, fast-paced historical thriller.Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781409127918 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.92CRIFICTIONF
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1216358