The Prince, His Tutor and the Ripper, 9780786430185
Paperback
Takes a look at the life and experiences of James Kenneth Stephen, examining the relevant evidence and attempting to determine whether or not Stephen could actually have been involved in the Ripper murders. This work also discusses his relationship with his mother and his father’s struggle with a he…

The Prince, His Tutor and the Ripper

the evidence linking james kenneth stephen to the whitechapel murders

  • Paperback

    240 pages

  • Release Date

    1 July 2007

Summary

Of the many attempts to discover Jack the Ripper’s identity, few omit the name of James Kenneth Stephen, tutor to Queen Victoria’s eldest grandson, fondly known as Prince Eddy. While Stephen superficially fit the profile investigators established, was he really capable of the demented violence perpetrated by England’s most famous serial killer?

This volume takes an in-depth look at the life and experiences of James Kenneth Stephen, examining the relevant evidence and attempting…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780786430185
ISBN-10:0786430184
Author:Deborah McDonald
Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:McFarland & Co Inc
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:240
Release Date:1 July 2007
Weight:336g
Dimensions:229mm x 152mm x 12mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“excellent…highly recommended”—Whitechapel 1888; “a penetrating look at whether James Kenneth Stephen was the Ripper…well-researched biography…using sources such as his mother’s diary…a superbly researched biography…about one of the suspects”—News Shopper; “well written, well researched…impressive…the author offers us much new and fascinating information”—Ripper Notes.

About The Author

Deborah McDonald

British writer Deborah McDonald lives in England.

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