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One Hot Summer The Curious World The London Cage The Witch
Dickens, Darwin, Disraeli of Samuel Pepys The Secret History of Britain’s A History of Fear from
and the Great Stink of 1858 WWII Interrogation Centre Ancient Times to the Present
Rosemary Ashton and John Evelyn Helen Fry Ronald Hutton
Margaret Willes
Other than record-breaking summer heat In the heart of exclusive London, a This rigorous examination delves into
and the related stench of the sewage- An in-depth look at the 17th-century highly secret prison was established in the historical and worldwide origins of
filled Thames River, events in London diarists, Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn, who 1940 to elicit wartime intelligence from witchcraft, while asking questions about
in 1858 were unremarkable. Or were also happened to be great friends. The result reluctant German prisoners, and later to the fear of witches – and looking forward
they? This deeply researched book reveals is a rich portrait of one of the most dramatic house Nazi war criminals. Helen Fry’s to how that fear might be eradicated.
crucial moments in the lives of Victorian periods in English history. extraordinary research on the London ‘The book we have all been waiting for.’
Londoners and the lasting significance of ‘Sheds bright new light on two of the 17th Cage leads to sensational revelations, – Diane Purkiss, author of The Witch in
their scandals and achievements. century’s most endearing characters.’ – including the long-denied use of ‘truth History
28 b/w illustrations Adrian Tinniswood, author of His Invention drugs’ and ‘enhanced interrogation’ 16 b/w illustrations
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