Oscar Wilde and a Death of No Importance: A Mystery
 

Oscar Wilde and a Death of No Importance: A Mystery

by Gyles Brandreth

One of Britain's premier royal biographers pens the first in a series of fiendishly clever and stylish historical murder mysteries
Lovers of historical mystery will relish this chilling Victorian tale based on real events and cloaked in authenticity. Best of all, it casts British literature's most fascinating and controversial figure as the lead sleuth.
A young artist's model has been... (read more)

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If you know who Oscar Wilde is and know about his life, you have probably thought at least once, "Wow, this guy is interesting. I really wish I could meet him!" In this book, Gyles Brandreth gives you this opportunity. His mystery is a thrilling snapshot of Victorian life that will keep you on the edge of your seat, whether you're an Oscar Wilde fan or just a mystery lover.
In this book, Oscar Wilde goes to meet an acquaintance--only to discover the boy has been murdered. When he brings...

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