Just as creepy as the originals! I loved how the author was able to capture the essence of Poes work! I was enthralled!

Set in 1844 Philadelphia, Poe fears for his wife Virginia and mother-in-law as tensions rise between Irish immigrants and Nativists. Poe receives some mummified bird parts and a woman who claims to be able to hear what they say. Poe is skeptical until she is kidnapped and he and Auguste Dupin must solve the case.

This is the second title in an interesting series that pairs Poe with his fictional (though in the world of this novel very real) detective C. Aguste Dupin. Set in the final quarter of the 19th Century, this novel touches on topics ranging from anti-immigrant tensions to ornithomancy to exploration of Peru. The plotting is complex, which leaves the mystery a mystery until the end.

Edgar Allen Poe and the Jewel of Peru by Karen Lee Street Last month I complained about historical books that fail, that transplant 20th and 21st century characters and ideas and social mores into the past, covered with a veneer of pseudo-historicity. I'd read several that fell victim to this idea of what a historical novel should be and I disliked them intensely. This novel is the exact opposite, and succeeds brilliantly where they failed. Edgar Allen Poe and the Jewel of Peru is a perfect example of what a historical novel should be. Ms. Street has undertaken a lot of research on Edgar Allen Poe and the geographical setting to create a brilliant representation of 19th century Philadelphia. She has also created an interesting, unique, and well-written mystery replete with sharply delineated characters and images. Edgar, Sissy, and Muddy, their relationships, and mid-century Philly are carefully constructed. I read the entire book at one go on an airplane, but I would have stayed up late several nights to read this. I truly hope there are more Edgar Allen Poe mysteries to come, and this is one series I would love. Highly recommended/A+

Thanks Pegasus Books and netgalley for this ARC.

This is one of my favorite series ever. Love the drama, suspense, and chemistry between Poe, Dupin, and Poe's wife. They make a excellent and exciting story even richer with their histories.

Once again just not into historical fiction right now. I am sure Poe fans and historical fiction fans will love it.

I found the book well written and the story line interesting, with the twist being the protagonists, Edgar Allan Poe and his detective Dupin. I enjoyed this fictional version of Edgar Allan Poe, with his personal life, his work, and hints of his back story. The insertion of his own creation (pre-dating Sherlock Holmes)- master detective Auguste Dupin was a nice touch.