Title attributed to Andre Norton

The Jekyll Legacy

& Written with Robert Bloch

Bibliography ~

¯ (1990) * Published by TOR, HC, 0-312-85037-9, LCCN 90039228, $17.95, 248pg ~ cover Photo by Doug Fornuff {Brown Paper Boards}

¯ (1991) * Published by TOR, PB, 0-812-51583-8, $4.99, 248pg ~ cover Photo by Doug Fornuff

Non English Editions ~

¯ (1992) Published in Paris, France; by Éd. J'ai lu, PB, 22-772-3329-3, 313pg ~ translated by Xavier Perret ~ French Title L'héritage du Dr Jekyll

¯  (1993) Published in Germany; by Bergisch Gladbach: Bastei-Verl. Lübbe, 34-041-3454-0, Bastei Lübbe 13454, 218pg ~ translated by Reinhard Wagner ~ German title Dr. Jekylls erbe: ein historischer Schocker

Synopsis ~

Robert Louis Stevenson's Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one of the great masterpieces of psychological horror - and a hard act to follow. Though interesting, this odd hybrid isn't quite up to the challenge. Hester Lane is the "missing" Jekyll's niece and heir to his fortune. Hyde's body is missing from his grave - is it possible the awful creature is still alive? While Stevenson's story still holds suspense even though readers know the ending, this "sequel" doesn't build up any tension or sense of dread until the final quarter. Much of the book focuses on Hester's introduction to the now-familiar street life of 19th-century London. By the time the mayhem starts, it's almost too late. Suffice it to say that the conclusion is typical Bloch: contrived, a little silly, but undeniably amusing and clever. The best thing the publication of this and other Jekyll-inspired books might do is to get people to read the fascinating original.

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