Introduction

[Cogidubnus]

Hi Cheryl

I think you mean Cornwell rather than Cromwell, but whatever, welcome to the boards!

Lots of us bought Cornwell's book when it came out, and most of us ended up feeling the same way about it as you do...nothing to feel daft about, and that you sussed her out does you credit!

As regards the rest, I've not been on here long myself, but I've generally found most people genuinely helpful and only too eager to help

All the best

Dave

[Callie]

Hello all,
My name is Cheryl and I thought it prudent to introduce myself before I started posting comments. I have trolled the boards for a bit and must admit I’m rather impressed with the vast amount of knowledge and research so many of you have on JtR . I have always had a passing curiosity of JtR and the various and competing theories there are in regards to the case. I hesitate to admit this (please remember I ‘m but a lowly neophyte concerning the case before you either laugh in derision or think me a complete idiot) but I did buy Cromwell’s book when it first came out. I thought her “evidence” and research left a lot to be desired. It was as though she picked a suspect and then stretched the facts of the case to fit and/or back up her theory /suspect. As part of the unwashed masses I was under the impression that many people agreed with her and quickly moved onto other interests. What can I say I’m a genius! Ha
It wasn’t until recently that my interest was piqued once again and I started seriously looking into JtR again. Needless to say I was quite pleased when I stumbled upon the site and found, to my utter enjoyment, that I wasn’t the only one who felt that way about Cromwell. This was quickly followed by my complete chagrin that I didn’t take the time to research it more way back when. I find myself shaking my head and rolling my eyes at myself. Not an easy feat to admit but there it is…..
Since I am still a neophyte I haven’t formulated any concrete thoughts or theories about the case. That said I do know what I don’t believe. I don’t think there was a vast conspiracy, a royal connection, or that JtR was someone famous and I most emphatically do not believe a sycophant French doctor went on murderous revenge rampage just to appease his benefactors (forgive me, I just couldn’t help myself). Other than that I’m pretty open to new ideas and theories with the caveat that they are logical and have research to back it/them up.
I look forward to sharing ideas with you all and humbly ask for forgiveness if/when I ask questions that seem rudimentary to all of you. I will try to keep those at a minimum.