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Gideon Smith and the mask of the Ripper

  • 2015 first published
  • 379 pages

Gideon Smith and the mask of the Ripper is a 2015 gaslamp fantasy and alternate history novel by David Barnett. It takes readers to Great Britain in the Victorian era (1837–1901). Characters include Jack the Ripper. Key subjects include alternative history.

It runs to roughly 379 pages — 6–7 hours of reading at an average pace.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

Characters

Subjects

  • Fantasy
  • Alternative history

Quick answers

Who wrote Gideon Smith and the mask of the Ripper?

Gideon Smith and the mask of the Ripper was written by David Barnett and first published in 2015.

What genre is Gideon Smith and the mask of the Ripper?

It is usually shelved as Gaslamp & Victorian Fantasy, Alternate History and Victorian-Era Fiction.

How long is Gideon Smith and the mask of the Ripper?

The median edition has 379 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Gideon Smith and the mask of the Ripper?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Somnambulist, Legend of the Highland Dragon and Clockwork Angel.

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