Delete. I'll go ahead and buy it, but the sniping against evolutionary theory in your Rippercast interview leaves me deeply skeptical of your historical acumen, and the subject matter has a certain taste of Royal Conspiracy about it.
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I saw your original post, and I'll say that although Tom suggests the possibility that the 'Lords of Spitalfields' may have known a little too much about the murders he writes about, I can't see then connection between Tom's book, written very much as a 'you decide', and the Royal Conspiracy, other than multiple people may have hidden the truth. Tom's ideas are after all built around his interpertation of facts, whether pulled from official documents or press reports, while Knight's work hinged on his readership believing in fantasy. Unlike Tom, Knight did not interpret what is factually known, he stated as facts crucial elements of the Royal Conspiracy that were fiction in order to make it work.
And whatever may have offended you about his reference to the missing link (I don't recall exactly the context of what was said here), rest assured that whatever Tom's religious beliefs are, they stay out of the book.
I do wish to thank you for taking the time to listen to the podcast interview before you made a decision on whether or not to buy this book. I hope to have more authors on in the future and am pleased to read that these interviews benefit not only those who have read the things, but also listeners like you who were still on the fence.
All the best,
JM
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Originally posted by jmenges View PostI saw your original post, and I'll say that although Tom suggests the possibility that the 'Lords of Spitalfields' may have known a little too much about the murders he writes about, I can't see then connection between Tom's book, written very much as a 'you decide', and the Royal Conspiracy, other than multiple people may have hidden the truth. Tom's ideas are after all built around his interpertation of facts, whether pulled from official documents or press reports, while Knight's work hinged on his readership believing in fantasy. Unlike Tom, Knight did not interpret what is factually known, he stated as facts crucial elements of the Royal Conspiracy that were fiction in order to make it work.
And whatever may have offended you about his reference to the missing link (I don't recall exactly the context of what was said here), rest assured that whatever Tom's religious beliefs are, they stay out of the book.
I do wish to thank you for taking the time to listen to the podcast interview before you made a decision on whether or not to buy this book. I hope to have more authors on in the future and am pleased to read that these interviews benefit not only those who have read the things, but also listeners like you who were still on the fence.
All the best,
JM
Thought I'd take the opportunity to add to DD's praise for the podcasts. The best thing on Casebook IMHO, refreshingly free from any of the partisan bickering that creeps into pretty much everything else.
Trouble is there are only so many, so I'm having to limit my daily intake.
Having said that, I have listened to a few of them several times, so that helps stretch them out a bit.
Keep up the good work.
Gary
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Originally posted by jmenges View PostI saw your original post, and I'll say that although Tom suggests the possibility that the 'Lords of Spitalfields' may have known a little too much about the murders he writes about, I can't see then connection between Tom's book, written very much as a 'you decide', and the Royal Conspiracy, other than multiple people may have hidden the truth. Tom's ideas are after all built around his interpertation of facts, whether pulled from official documents or press reports, while Knight's work hinged on his readership believing in fantasy. Unlike Tom, Knight did not interpret what is factually known, he stated as facts crucial elements of the Royal Conspiracy that were fiction in order to make it work.
And whatever may have offended you about his reference to the missing link (I don't recall exactly the context of what was said here), rest assured that whatever Tom's religious beliefs are, they stay out of the book.
I do wish to thank you for taking the time to listen to the podcast interview before you made a decision on whether or not to buy this book. I hope to have more authors on in the future and am pleased to read that these interviews benefit not only those who have read the things, but also listeners like you who were still on the fence.
All the best,
JM
Actually, I agree with him that on the surface it sounds similar to the royal conspiracy theory. If I'd heard someone else make the claims I do I'd think he was a nut. But after reading the book I'd think differently.
Yours truly,
Tom Wescott
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I just saw this fascinating and (I guess) positive review of The Bank Holiday Murders on a website called autumnofterror.net. I'm compared to Michael Caine in Zulu (not sure what that is, but Caine played Inspector Abberline in 1988's 'Jack the Ripper). It's alternately a review of the Rippercast podcast I did and my book, and he says I 'attack' in both of them. My name is misspelled in the usual way throughout, but I appreciate the reviewer taking the time to both read my book and say nice things about it. I look forward to looking through the site as it's new to me.
Yours truly,
Tom Wescott
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Originally posted by Stephen Lee View PostI've just finished this and a really good read it was. It certainly made me think about Pearly Poll. It's quite a coincidence how many of these characters lives crossed.
Well done Tom for a gripping read.
Yours truly,
Tom Wescott
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New Podcast
A new podcast interview with myself aired last night and the link is below. I talk about my book as well as Crossminski (i.e. the recent 'revelations' about the shawl and Charles Cross as Ripper). This podcast was for the House of Mystery program at Z Talk Radio, hosted by Alan Warren.
Listen in to popular podcasts and radio shows from around the world or start your own with Spreaker!
Yours truly,
Tom Wescott
P.S. If you don't have my book yet, put it on your Christmas list!
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Originally posted by Tom_Wescott View PostA new podcast interview with myself aired last night and the link is below. I talk about my book as well as Crossminski (i.e. the recent 'revelations' about the shawl and Charles Cross as Ripper). This podcast was for the House of Mystery program at Z Talk Radio, hosted by Alan Warren.
Listen in to popular podcasts and radio shows from around the world or start your own with Spreaker!
Yours truly,
Tom Wescott
P.S. If you don't have my book yet, put it on your Christmas list!
Monty
Monty
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Author of Capturing Jack the Ripper.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1445621622
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