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Set against the backdrop of the Gilded Age, the narrative intertwines the allure of the Chicago World's Fair with the dark tale of a serial killer. It explores themes of ambition, innovation, and the contrast between beauty and horror, showcasing the era's architectural marvels alongside chilling crimes. The characters are vividly drawn, revealing the complexities of their lives amid the excitement and danger of this transformative time in American history.
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The Devil in the White City, Erik Larson
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- Released
- 2003
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- Subtitle
- Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Erik Larson
- Publisher
- Crown Publishing Group
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 464
- ISBN13
- 9780609608449
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, True Stories, Biographies, Architecture, Architecture & Urbanism, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Creative Nonfiction, USA, Murders, 19th century, True Crime, America, Serial killers, Based on True Events, Crimes, Hotels, Chicago
- First published
- 2003
- Original title
- The Devil in the White City
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Gilded Age, the narrative intertwines the allure of the Chicago World's Fair with the dark tale of a serial killer. It explores themes of ambition, innovation, and the contrast between beauty and horror, showcasing the era's architectural marvels alongside chilling crimes. The characters are vividly drawn, revealing the complexities of their lives amid the excitement and danger of this transformative time in American history.