Press release Will the truth behind Jack the Ripper ever be uncovered? – The Sixth Victim by Tessa Harris February 4, 2025

The gripping historical mystery with a supernatural twist from Tessa Harris, published in ebook by dp books.

London, February 2025 — dp books proudly announces the upcoming release of The Sixth Victim, a riveting new novel by Tessa Harris, available on February 20th. Set against the fog-drenched streets of Victorian London, Harris's work masterfully intertwines historical crime with a supernatural edge, offering readers an unforgettable journey into the heart of darkness.

In The Sixth Victim, we are thrust into Whitechapel, 1888, a neighbourhood gripped by fear as Jack the Ripper stalks his victims. But this isn't just another retelling of the infamous murders. At the centre is Constance Piper, a young woman struggling to come to terms with her new-found clairvoyant abilities, who finds herself entangled in the mystery. Are her ghostly encounters real, or the desperate imaginings of a mind under siege? Harris leaves readers teetering on the edge of belief, right up to the shocking final twist.

The inspiration behind Constance’s character comes from real history. Harris was fascinated by Florence Cook, an East End girl who captivated Victorian society by masquerading as a spirit in seances, only to be exposed as a fraud. "I loved the idea of a cheeky young Cockney pulling the wool over genteel society’s eyes," Harris remarks. Yet, beneath Constance's bravado lies a raw reflection of a woman fighting for survival in a world marred by misogyny and violence—themes that remain relevant today.

The Sixth Victim is more than a historical whodunit. It's a story of resilience, of confronting personal and societal demons, and of the thin veil separating life from death. Harris expertly weaves these threads into a narrative that will keep readers on the edge of their seats—and questioning everything until the very last page.

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