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The Angel of Darkness

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In this gripping sequel to The Alienist, Caleb Carr introduces us to Stevie Taggert, a former street urchin whose tough upbringing grants him unique insights into the world around him. Set in June 1897, a year after Dr. Laszlo Kreizler captured the serial killer John Beecham, the story unfolds as Kreizler and his eclectic team—crime reporter John Schuyler Moore, detective brothers Marcus and Lucius Isaacson, the determined Sara Howard, and the compassionate Cyrus Montrose—attempt to move on from their traumatic past. Their peace is shattered when the wife of a Spanish diplomat seeks Sara's help to rescue her kidnapped daughter, a case complicated by the looming threat of war between Spain and the United States. The investigation reveals a shocking suspect: a seemingly devoted nurse who may be a cold-blooded child murderer. As the team delves deeper, they navigate the dark underbelly of New York, where neglected children often turn to crime. The narrative is enriched with historical figures like suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton and lawyer Clarence Darrow, culminating in a courtroom drama that questions the very essence of motherhood. Fast-paced and chilling, this novel masterfully portrays the intersection of modern evil and historical reality in old New York.

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The Angel of Darkness, Caleb Carr

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Pubblicato
1997
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Titolo
The Angel of Darkness
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
1997
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
629
ISBN10
0679435328
ISBN13
9780679435327
Prima pubblicazione
1998
Titolo originale
The angel of darkness
Valutazione
3,95 su 5
Descrizione
In this gripping sequel to The Alienist, Caleb Carr introduces us to Stevie Taggert, a former street urchin whose tough upbringing grants him unique insights into the world around him. Set in June 1897, a year after Dr. Laszlo Kreizler captured the serial killer John Beecham, the story unfolds as Kreizler and his eclectic team—crime reporter John Schuyler Moore, detective brothers Marcus and Lucius Isaacson, the determined Sara Howard, and the compassionate Cyrus Montrose—attempt to move on from their traumatic past. Their peace is shattered when the wife of a Spanish diplomat seeks Sara's help to rescue her kidnapped daughter, a case complicated by the looming threat of war between Spain and the United States. The investigation reveals a shocking suspect: a seemingly devoted nurse who may be a cold-blooded child murderer. As the team delves deeper, they navigate the dark underbelly of New York, where neglected children often turn to crime. The narrative is enriched with historical figures like suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton and lawyer Clarence Darrow, culminating in a courtroom drama that questions the very essence of motherhood. Fast-paced and chilling, this novel masterfully portrays the intersection of modern evil and historical reality in old New York.