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September 2012

The Devil in the White City

by Erik Larson

Picked by
Jamie & Erik
Topic
History & Economics
First published
2003
Pages
362
Club rating
3 / 5 (1 member)
Reader rating
3.95 / 5 (61 ratings) · Open Library
Editions
25
Open Library
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ISBN‑13
9780553813531

Synopsis

From back cover: Bringing Chicago circa 1893 to vivid life, Erik Larson's spell-binding bestseller intertwines the true tale of two men - the brilliant architect behind the legendary 1893 World's Fair, striving to secure America's place in the world; and the cunning serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their death. Combining meticulous research with nail-biting storytelling, Erik Larson has crafted a narrative with all the wonder of newly discovered history and the thrills of the best fiction.

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