Ackroyd, Peter
Dan Leno and the Limehouse Golem
- ISBN 13:
- 9780749396596
- author:
- Ackroyd, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 281
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Dan Leno & Limehouse Golem by Peter Ackroyd is a gripping tale of murder and mystery set in Victorian London. In 1880, a series of gruesome killings attributed to the 'Limehouse Golem' sends fear through the city's streets. Inspector John Kildare must track down this brutal serial killer, but as he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a complex web of secrets and lies. As Dan Leno, a music hall star, becomes embroiled in the crime spree, Elizabeth Cree, on trial for murder, reveals her own hidden truths. Peter Ackroyd masterfully brings Victorian London to life, taking readers on a journey from the glamour of the music hall to the dark alleys of the East End. With its unique blend of history and suspense, Dan Leno & Limehouse Golem is a compelling read that explores the darker side of 19th-century London.
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