The String of Pearls; Or, The Barber of Fleet Street. A Domestic Romance. by Rymer et al.

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Author Rymer, James Malcolm, 1814?-1884
Author Prest, Thomas Peckett, 1810-1859
Title The String of Pearls; Or, The Barber of Fleet Street. A Domestic Romance.
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Summary "The String of Pearls; Or, The Barber of Fleet Street. A Domestic Romance." by Rymer et al. is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around Sweeney Todd, a peculiar barber with a dark reputation in Fleet Street, and explores themes of mystery and crime. The character of Todd is central to the narrative, embodying both oddity and menace, leaving readers intrigued by his secretive and sinister dealings. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Sweeney Todd and his apprentice, Tobias Ragg, in the barber's humble shop. Todd's bizarre demeanor quickly becomes evident as he issues aggressive warnings to Tobias, establishing an unsettling tone. A curious customer enters, showcasing the barber's odd fixation with secrecy and fear. Meanwhile, the arrival of a dog belonging to a mysterious man hints at deeper entanglements and potential loss, raising questions about the fate of an absent character named Mark Ingestrie and his beloved, Johanna Oakley. The opening lays the groundwork for a tale filled with intrigue, danger, and a touch of romance, setting the stage for the entangled fates of its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Horror tales
Subject Revenge -- Fiction
Subject Young women -- Fiction
Subject Missing persons -- Fiction
Subject Suspense fiction
Subject Murder -- Fiction
Subject Mystery fiction
Subject Todd, Sweeney (Legendary character) -- Fiction
Subject Barbers -- Fiction
Subject Bakers -- Fiction
Subject Cannibalism -- Fiction
Subject Fleet Street (London, England) -- Fiction
Subject London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 59828
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 11, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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