A âlovely, suspenseful, lyricalâ ghost story set in Jack the Ripperâs London from the Edgar and PEN Award-winning author of Icefall (Kirkus Reviews). London 1888, and Jack the Ripper is terrorizing the people of the city. Evelyn, a young woman disfigured by her dangerous work in a matchstick factory with nowhere to go, does not know what to make of her new position as a maid to the Elephant Man in London Hospital. Evelyn wanted to be locked away from the world, like he is, shut away from the filth and dangers of the streets. But in Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man, she finds a gentle kindred, who does not recoil from her, and who understands her pain. When the murders begin, however, Joseph and Evelyn are haunted nightly by the ghosts of the Ripperâs dead, setting Evelyn on a path to facing her fears and uncovering humanityâs worst nightmares, in which the real monsters are men. â[A] grisly fantasy . . . Evelynâall grit, anger, and distrustâis a complex and engaging character, the slums and slang of Victorian-era London are carefully delineated, and the eventual revelation of Leather Apronâs identity and fate will leave readers gasping.â âPublishers Weekly âThis historical fiction blends horror with mystery and results in wonderfully crafted storytelling with strong, well-drawn characters . . . A great read for fans of history, true crime, or ghost stories.â âSchool Library Journal âKirbyâs character development, particularly his portrayal of the extraordinary Mr. Merrick, is consistently impressive. Austen devotees are sure to appreciate Kirbyâs commitment to the gothic entanglements of Northanger Abbey.â âBooklist
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