Oscar Wilde and the Ring of Death

Not only is Gyles Brandreth a skillful and colourful raconteur, he is also an exceedingly good mystery writer. Oscar Wilde and the Ring of Death is proof positive of that.
The dramatist personae is made up of a mixture of historical figures known to Wilde, such as the author Bram Stoker and the artist Walter Sickert, and characters created by the author.
The story itself is quite complex and expertly plotted. Robert Sherard is once again the narrator.
This is a dark, somewhat seedy tale, with prostitution, cock fighting and child trafficking amongst its themes.
Did I like this book? No, I didn't. I LOVED it, and I look forward to reading the next one.