Dust and Shadow
Lyndsay Faye
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Dust and Shadow
by Lyndsay Faye
Published
2009
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pages
325
ISBN-13
9781416583301
ISBN-10
1416583300
Description
In *Dust and Shadow*, Sherlock Holmes hunts down Jack the Ripper with impeccably accurate historical detail, rooting the Whitechapel investigation in the fledgling days of tabloid journalism and clinical psychology. This astonishing debut explores the terrifying prospect of hunting down one of the world's first serial killers without the advantage of modern forensics or profiling. Sherlock's desire to stop the killer who is terrifying the East End of London is unwavering from the start, and in an effort to do so he hires an "unfortunate" known as Mary Ann Monk, the friend of a fellow streetwalker who was one of the Ripper's earliest victims. However, when Holmes himself is wounded in Whitechapel attempting to catch the villain, and a series of articles in the popular press question his role in the crimes, he must use all his resources in a desperate race to find the man known as "The Knife" before it is too late. Penned as a pastiche by the loyal and courageous Dr. Watson, *Dust and Shadow* recalls the ideals evinced by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most beloved and world-renowned characters, while testing the limits of their strength in a fight to protect the women of London, Scotland Yard, and the peace of the city itself.
Subjects
The Story of Philosophy
The Enduring Vision
La conquête du pain
A Study of History
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Complete and Unabridged
The Riddle of the Sands
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Dust and Shadow?
This edition of Dust and Shadow has approximately 325 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Dust and Shadow?
For most readers, Dust and Shadow typically takes between 6h 46m and 4h 31m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 81,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 25m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 81,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Dust and Shadow?
The estimated word count for Dust and Shadow is approximately 81,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Dust and Shadow?
Dust and Shadow was written by Lyndsay Faye.
When was Dust and Shadow published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.