Oscar Wilde and the Candlelight Murders
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'As good as Sherlock!!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Just so entertaining to read!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What joy! What a mystery! What a tale!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As his eyes adjusted to the gloom of the attic, he saw by the light of guttering candles, stretched out on the floor before him, the body of a young man, his throat cut from ear to ear . . . London, 1889: Famous writer Oscar Wilde is the toast of London town. But when the body of a young man of his acquaintance is found in a dark attic room, surrounded by candles, he knows he can't rest until the killer is behind bars. Appealing to fellow author Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of the great Sherlock Holmes, the pair set out to solve the crime. But unravelling a real-life plot is very different to writing one. Can Wilde and Doyle outsmart the murderer hiding in the shadows, before it's too late? A wonderfully witty and gripping cosy historical mystery to transport you to the grand drawing rooms and back alleys of London. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman. Readers love The Candlelight Murders: 'I devoured this book in mere days and immediately moved on to the second in the series' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Exciting, fast paced, at times humorous and with a dramatic denouement at the finish just like any good murder mystery . . . A great read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Entertaining, charming and evocative' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This series is just what I needed; immersive, funny, clever, educational, and easy to read in the best of ways' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you are a fan of Sherlock Holmes and of Oscar Wilde, this is the book for you . . . Wonderful . . . The mystery itself is intriguing and the answer is shocking' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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6 primary books#1 in The Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries
The Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries is a 6-book series with 6 released primary works first released in 2007 with contributions by Gyles Brandreth.
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This was a rather enjoyable little murder mystery, the plot is quirky and the characters are fun, it sucked me right in from the beginning! Brandreth seems to have crafted himself a witty, stylish, well researched and amusing narrative here and I can't wait to read the rest of the series!
I bought this book because I liked the idea of Oscar Wilde solving mysteries like Sherlock Holmes, and I had just finished reading the author's autobiography. Sadly, Oscar Wilde And The Candlelight Murders then sat on my TBR pile for over a year. Having recently seen Gyles Brandreth on TV, I was reminded of the book and decided it was time to read it. I'm glad I did.
Oscar Wilde And The Candlelight Murders does exactly what it says on the tin. Wilde stumbles across a body, an obvious victim of murder, and someone who is known to him. He then sets out to solve the crime, with the help of his friend, Robert Sherard, and Arthur Conan Doyle, whom Wilde has recently met.
This is an entertaining Victorian murder mystery. We are given a glimpse of Victorian society, and are treated to Wilde's witticisms. I was a tad disappointed that I knew the identity of the killer before Wilde, but it didn't spoil my enjoyment of the book.
There has been criticism of the author for glossing over Wilde's homosexuality. I don't believe this is the case. There are subtle hints there, if you read between the lines.
I enjoyed this book immensely, and look forward to reading the rest of the series.
