The Obsession of Doctor Pendergrass - Murder in Whitechapel
CRIME HISTORICAL FICTION SUSPENSE / THRILLER ACTION ADVENTURE HISTORICAL FICTION
19th Century
John David Buchanan
Logline
The Obsession of Doctor Pendergrass is the story of a surgeon in London, England. Working at Saint Bartholomew's hospital in 1888 he sees first hand the horrible affects of crime perpetrated against the city's law abiding citizens. Scotland Yard had no idea what they would do about the rising crime rate, but Pendergrass knew exactly what he intended to do. Pendergrass donned his coat and hat, picked up his prize walking cane, and slipped into the shadows of London's backstreets and alleys. Some villains have gone missing, and London's criminal element is starting to get worried.
Genre
Crime, Historical Fiction, Suspense / Thriller, Action, Adventure,,Historical Fiction
Short Summary
Dr. Pendergrass prevents a woman's murder. He enrolls her in a nursing school under a false name, Sarah Shelley. Sarah becomes an intern at the hospital and pretends to not recognize him. She tails Pendergrass one night, treats his gunshot wound, and demands to be part of his nightly indescretions.
Setting
London, England
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain
Plot - Other Elements
Twist,,Twist
Mature Audience Themes
Information not completed
Main Character Details
Name: Doctor Pendergrass
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Badass, Secretive, Sophisticated, Aggressive, Confident, Educated, Perseverance, Skillful,Complex,Confident,Educated,Sophisticated,Skillful
Additional Character Details
Name: Sarah Shelley
Age: 28
Gender: Female
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Adventurous, Beautiful, Charming, Engaging, Faithful, Skillful,Charming,Confident,Decisive,Sarcastic
Additional Character Details
Name: George Tillerman
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Role: sidekick
Key Traits: Aggressive, Badass, Confident, Flexible, Masculine,Masculine,Badass,Confident,Decisive,Empathetic
Additional Character Details
Name: Reggie
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Role: sidekick
Key Traits: Honorable,Obedient,Selfless,Faithful