The String of Pearls; Or, The Barber of Fleet Street. A Domestic Romance.

Name: The String of Pearls; Or, The Barber of Fleet Street. A Domestic Romance.
Author: James Malcolm Rymer

By James Malcolm Rymer

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A sinister Fleet Street barber gains a reputation for excellence while secretly murdering unwitting customers and delivering their bodies to an accomplice who uses the flesh to supply a popular pie shop. Parallel threads follow missing jewelry and a sailor's gift that intersect with police inquiries, determined relatives, and chance discoveries, producing escalating suspense and grotesque revelations. The narrative unfolds through sensational, episodic chapters blending horror, dark humor, and social commentary on urban life, class, and appetite, building to exposure and retribution as investigators and informal sleuths piece together the barber's crimes.

About the Author

James Malcolm Rymer

James Malcolm Rymer was a 19th-century English author best known for his contributions to the genre of sensational fiction. His works often blend elements of romance and mystery, capturing the imagination of readers during his time. Among his notable titles is "The String of Pearls; Or, The Barber of Fleet Street," a tale that intertwines themes of love and crime, which has been adapted into various forms of media. Another significant work, "Ada, the Betrayed; Or, The Murder at the Old Smithy," showcases his flair for dramatic storytelling. Rymer's writing reflects the popular literary trends of his era, making him a noteworthy figure in Victorian literature.