THE DIGHTON CHRONICLES

JACK THE RIPPER'S
ASSASSINS

Bound by Honour, Bound by Blood, Bound by Family...
Not Bound to Any Master!

Fortune Favours the Free

A True Story Hidden in History's Shadows

In the gaslit streets of Victorian London, where the line between gentleman and monster blurred with the fog, one family dared to challenge the untouchable. The Dightons—Romani outcasts with Norman blood—discovered a secret that would shake the British Empire to its foundations.

When a mysterious benefactor offered them a fortune to control alleyways and sow confusion among the police, they realized too late that their unique talents were being exploited to assist a killer they could not control—a prince of the realm, protected by crown and sceptre.

Based on the secret confessions of Henry (Togo) Dighton, passed down through generations and revealed here for the first time.

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Volume 1: Blood and Iron

Volume I: Blood and Iron

From Norman conquest to Victorian transformation - Andrew Dighton's rise from Romani fighter to gentleman pugilist under the tutelage of the crippled Lord of Rye.

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Volume 2: Jack the Ripper's Assassins

Volume II: Jack the Ripper's Assassins

The family's greatest test: unknowingly becoming pawns in the Whitechapel murders and discovering the true identity of Jack the Ripper.

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Volume 3: Fortune's End

Volume III: Fortune's End

From exile on the Isle of Sheppey through two world wars - Andrew's tragic end and Caroline's guardianship of the family's darkest secrets until 1966.

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Behind the Chronicles

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Truth stranger than fiction, preserved in family whispers

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This Is a True Story

The spine of the story and main characters are real. The identity of Jack the Ripper—a member of the royal family—has been preserved in the Dighton family's oral tradition for over a century.

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Extensive Historical Research

Extensive research and fact-checking placed the family stories in their proper historical context. While some dates varied from official records, this doesn't diminish the story's credibility—oral traditions preserve truth, not always precise chronology.

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Volume II Published First

The first volume published was Volume II—the Whitechapel murders story that gives the trilogy its name. This is the heart of the Chronicles, revealing the family's most dangerous secret.

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A Millennium of History

Though titled "Jack the Ripper's Assassins," the trilogy spans 1,000 years of Dighton family history—from the Norman Conquest of 1066 to the final revelation in 1966.

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Classical Romance Style

Written in the style of classical romantic novels, with theoretical dialogues crafted from family interviews and adapted to each historical era for complete immersion. Every conversation echoes the authentic voice of its time.

"History remembers dates and names, but families remember hearts and souls. We have given voice to both."

— The Authors

A Legacy Forged in Fire

Norman Conquest illustration
1066

The Norman Conquest

Sir Roderick Dighton lands with William the Conqueror, choosing freedom over landed titles, earning perpetual camping rights at Rye Castle's gates.

A legacy of nine centuries begins with a single choice: liberty over land.

Victorian boxing scene
1848

The Crippled Lion

Colonel James Fitzgerald, Lord of Rye, wounded at Waterloo, discovers young Andrew Dighton and transforms him from Romani bare-knuckle fighter to gentleman pugilist.

In the boxing rings of London, a legend is forged with fists and cunning.

Whitechapel streets at night
1888

The Whitechapel Horror

Andrew and Caroline unknowingly become pawns in the Ripper murders, discovering too late that their employer is a prince himself.

Some monsters wear crowns, and some heroes rise from the shadows.

The Chronicles Unfold

Volume I: Blood and Iron

1066 - 1856

From the windswept beaches of Hastings to the training grounds of Rye Castle, witness the extraordinary transformation of Andrew Dighton. Follow the young Romani fighter as he is discovered by Colonel James Fitzgerald, the crippled Lord of Rye, and molded into England's most formidable gentleman pugilist.

Meet Caroline, the brilliant servant girl who captures Andrew's heart and proves herself the deadliest weapon in their arsenal—a woman who can transform from castle servant to aristocratic lady with the change of a dress. Together, they prepare to infiltrate the highest echelons of British society.

FEATURING:

  • Sir Roderick Dighton's choice at Hastings
  • Lord Fitzgerald's transformation from Waterloo hero to recluse
  • Andrew's brutal training and social education
  • The forging of the legendary brass-topped sword stick
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Volume II: Jack the Ripper's Assassins

1856 - 1890

At the height of their criminal empire, Andrew and Caroline are offered a substantial fortune by a mysterious benefactor to control alleyways, block exits, and sow confusion among the police. They realize too late that their unique talents are being exploited to assist a killer they cannot control.

As the Whitechapel murders terrorize London, Caroline's past encounters with a sadistic young prince return to haunt her, revealing the horrifying truth. Caught between the police who hunt them and the royal assassins who would silence them, they must use every trick learned in a lifetime of crime to survive.

FEATURING:

  • The elaborate cons of Mayfair's finest hotels
  • Caroline's terrifying encounter
  • The fog-shrouded chase through Whitechapel
  • A dramatic escape across the English Channel
Volume 2 Cover

Volume III: Fortune's End

1890 - 1966

In exile on the Isle of Sheppey, Andrew operates a ferry while haunted by nightmares of Whitechapel. As Europe descends into the madness of the Great War, their three sons answer Britain's call, leading to a tragedy that will shatter Andrew's indomitable spirit and drive him to a desperate end.

Caroline becomes the keeper of the family's darkest secrets, surviving until 1966 to pass the truth to young Keith Dighton. From the battlefields of the Somme to the final revelation, witness the end of an extraordinary dynasty and the preservation of their incredible story.

FEATURING:

  • The ferry years on the Isle of Sheppey
  • The devastating telegram that broke Andrew's heart
  • Caroline's 127 years as guardian of secrets
  • The final revelation to six-year-old Keith in 1966
Volume 3 Cover

What Readers Are Saying

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Voices from the shadows speak of truth and legend

5.0 out of 5 stars

"Anyone who loves historical novels will find this book thought-provoking and entertaining."

"I loved this book. 'Jack the Ripper's Assassins' is a gripping story of suspense and intrigue that recounts the legend of London's Jack the Ripper with a fresh and creative twist... The pace is quick and captivating and the characters are well-drawn, adding depth and substance to the dark underpinnings of the narrative."

— Connie

Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars

"Good but with convoluted contrasting contradictories"

"The story is good, and every scene would pass as plausible. However, there are many contradictions in the story and the author's own explanations... Perhaps the entire narrative is framed as a true crime, interwoven with elements of historical fiction to enhance its authenticity."

— Migyver

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars

"Hook you right away"

"This one hooked me right away. It's got that mix of family legend, history, and dark mystery that makes you want to keep turning the pages. I'll admit, some parts feel more like a story being told around a campfire than a strict historical record, but honestly that's part of what made it fun to read."

— Chado

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2025

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Nine Centuries of Secrets

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From Norman conquest to the swinging sixties—a legacy written in blood and bound by honour

1066

The Beginning

A Norman knight chooses freedom over land, setting a course for nine centuries of defiance.

1888

The Horror

In Whitechapel's fog, the Dightons discover they've been pawns in history's darkest game.

1966

The Truth

An old woman passes forbidden knowledge to a child, ensuring the secrets survive.

EXPLORE THE CHRONICLES

Journey through 900 years of the Dighton legacy

Witness the rise and fall of England's most dangerous family
Every triumph, every betrayal, every secret revealed

We are not bound to any master. We bow to no king. We are the Dightons. And we do not lose.

— Caroline Dighton

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