#Capturing the devil

[amrubrum]

reasons why thomas cresswell is one of the best and most underrated book men

has the sorest, biggest sweet tooth and is not afraid to make it known

he's quite literally the most intelligent man alive

his deductions are too impressive (seriously how can he even do that like????)

is audrey rose's number 1 fan

is SO down bad for audrey rose

audrey rose's simp

literally the biggest flirt alive

made and designed SEVERAL custom shoes and slippers that are practical and pretty for audrey rose because she missed wearing her slippers because of her injury

not to mention had a special dragon knob cane with a hidden blade inside made for audrey rose so that she'll always have a piece of him with her no matter where she is or if she's in danger (i need him so bad plss)

he is mischief personified

is a feminist

lets audrey rose be free and do whatever she pleases and is so supportive of whatever she does

never EVER thinks of audrey rose as less than just because she's a woman

is always making sure that audrey rose gives him her consent whenever they kiss and or do the deed

always making sure that audrey rose is comfortable

has the most amazing, badass, and hilarious older sister

is literally so patient

INTELLIGENT please his intelligence is so sexy

the biggest flirt EVER

outranks the wadsworths and their extended family yet you'd never even notice because he's so humble about it

"my love for you is a constant in a sea of variables."

[vampireprose]

When I was adventuring between the pages of a book, I wasn't sad over things I was missing outside.

- Kerri Maniscalco

[magicisinbooks]

"I will love you until the world stops spinning or my heart ceases to beat, Thomas Cresswell. Even then I'm not sure my love will ever be content to leave you."

Capturing the Devil by Kerri Maniscalco

[booklover-s]

Every time I reach the last book in a favorite series that I have been reading for months - sometimes years -, that has accompanied me at various moments in my life, that each book was a small dose of the euphoria of living in that universe, that made me smile, cry, love their characters and feel comforted by them:

[thepictureofsdr]

i think one of my favourite things about stalking jack the ripper is the well written way in which men influence audrey rose’s life and how that plays into her relationship with thomas

one of my favourite moments in the whole series is when she pulls the dagger out of the cane in ctd, and she says “thomas. my brilliant, cunning, prepared man.”

it’s the climax of HER series, and she’s fighting the final obstacle alone. there isn’t going to be some man who swoops in to save her and the day and fix everything, as it should be. but unlike so many other series that butcher the strong female trope, love and moments of weakness and relying on others are never seen as a bad thing. audrey so often saves the day, not because some some author has had a man do all the work and then pawn the victory on to the woman or because she’s some cold loner who refuses any sort of connection (which isn’t always a bad thing but something commonly criticized), but because she actively relies on people and eventually allows them in. throughout the whole series her mental impacts are acknowledged, she opens up to thomas, she relies on liza and daciana and ileana. and this is how the series is able to maintain an empowering tone despite its time period.

it’s through this willingness to let other people in that audrey is able to move through her worlds restrictions, and this is how the men in her life are written so well, (doing what they can in the context of the time they live in). from her uncle to her father, no man ever does anything for her. she’s simply given opportunities to prove herself (which are also huge privileges but we know how rare even that was in her time), to do what she’s always been able to do, but not always been able to have the stage to show it. in efh she acknowledges how her uncle and thomas have given her an opportunity, not just merely allowed her to be there on a whim but given her a way to prove its where she belongs, and given her their trust and faith in her skills.

and thats why i love that scene from ctd, its such a beautiful culmination of audrey rose and thomas’s relationship. its a blatant acknowledgment of how he learned to care for her in way that doesn’t smother her, how he actively learned and grew from their conflict in hpd. thomas doesn’t defeat the enemy for her, hell he isn’t even there, but he still finds a way to help her. he doesnt take over from her, doesnt tell her what to do, his love and care keep her up and give her what she needs to get things done on her own, a running theme in the series. the people she loves are consistently there for her, and give her the strength to get things done on her own. arguably the most beautiful symbol is the cane itself, how its existence is a reminder of thomas and it gives her strength, not because he’s there to take over for her, but because even a reminder of his love and support for her is enough to give her a boost to be successful in her own right

tl;dr i just really love how the men in the series don’t see women as fragile and in need of a saviour, but as capable people sometimes in need of a leg up or a shoulder to rely on

[herondalesbooklover]

Just finished capturing the devil, and I have just one thought: Thomas Cresswell the man that you are. He is the best book boyfriend ever, and also super underrated

[ajlockwood]

yesterday was audrey rose’s husband (thomas cresswell)’s birthday and we can never forget his love for her is a constant in a sea of unknown variables and that they may fight or be cross with each other, but their love will never fade or wilt, because “beyond life, beyond death, my love for thee is eternal”

[liv45no]

Thomas, accepting a prize for a discovery: I want to thank my beautiful wife Audrey Rose, her uncle doctor Jonathan Wadsworth, my sister and her wi- very good friend, Miss Harvey and of course myself.

Thomas: NO THANKS to Mephistopheles whatever-your-last-name-is. I know where you live. In your big carnival on some fancy boat. You better watch your ass

[f4rtaaa]

audrey rose you will forever be my fav diva 💜

[aestridashryver]

The “Jack the Ripper” series by Kerri Maniscalo has my entire heart. I’m on a murder mystery kick and like brooooo, Audrey Rose Wadsworth and Thomas Cresswell have invaded every part of my waking brain. They compliment each other so much and it’s also 1800 London?!?! Need I say more?!?!

[thecw-unicorn]

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“𝑅𝑜𝓈𝑒𝓈 𝒽𝒶𝓋𝑒 𝒷𝑜𝓉𝒽 𝓅𝑒𝓉𝒶𝓁𝓈 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓉𝒽𝑜𝓇𝓃𝓈, 𝓂𝓎 𝒹𝒶𝓇𝓀 𝒻𝓁𝑜𝓌𝑒𝓇. 𝒴𝑜𝓊 𝓃𝑒𝑒𝒹𝓃’𝓉 𝒷𝑒𝓁𝒾𝑒𝓋𝑒 𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓌𝑒𝒶𝓀 𝒷𝑒𝒸𝒶𝓊𝓈𝑒 𝒾𝓉 𝒶𝓅𝓅𝑒𝒶𝓇𝓈 𝒹𝑒𝓁𝒾𝒸𝒶𝓉𝑒. 𝒮𝒽𝑜𝓌 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓌𝑜𝓇𝓁𝒹 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝒷𝓇𝒶𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓎.”

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✮♱✮ art by @lauriques

✮♱✮ commissioned by me

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One of the very first book series I read at the start of my journey was the Stalking Jack the Ripper series. Ever since then, it’s been very near and dear to my heart, especially Audrey Rose Wadsworth. She’s such an inspiration and I love everything about her, and it’s always a joy to reread and see her journey. I love how she’s a forensic pathologist, and it’s always so fascinating reading about her and her love for what she does. I also love that she isn’t afraid to be girly and always enjoys stunning and beautiful dresses, despite her macabre job. I seriously cannot get enough of this beautiful piece by the insanely awesome and talented @lauriques who added such gorgeous and fitting elements I didn’t even think of! She truly made this piece come to life and I cannot thank her enough for taking my request!

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✮♱✮ quote is from Stalking Jack the Ripper.

✮♱✮ character is Audrey Rose Wadsworth from the Stalking Jack the Ripper by @kerrimaniscalco.

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[amrubrum]

THOMAS CRESSWELL PLSSSSS

[deesi-academia]

Thomas James Dorin Cresswell 🤝 William Sherlock Scott Holmes (down to the anxious pacing and "obviously" deductions)

Audrey Rose Wadsworth 🤝 John Hamish Watson (down to the limp and the cane and being the muscle)

Hence proved, Cressworth 🤝 Johnlock

[yinnezhasgf]

“Dear reader,

Beyond life, beyond death;

my love for thee is eternal.”

- Capturing the Devil

“Trust in your heart, dear reader;

it will always guide you where you need to go.”

- Kingdom of the Feared

[magicisinbooks]

"Still so violent I see." He lifted a shoulder. "I'm sure you make Thomas a very happy man. I always imagined his tastes were a bit depraved-what with all those dead bodies".

Capturing the Devil by Kerri Maniscalco

[thepictureofsdr]

cressworth attempt from last week <3