The String of Pearls: Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

"The String of Pearls" by Thomas Preskett Prest introduces Sweeney Todd, the infamous Demon Barber of Fleet Street, in a tale of greed, murder, and revenge. Set in Victorian London, the story follows Todd’s sinister plot to rob his victims and dispose of their bodies through a macabre partnership with Mrs. Lovett, who turns them into meat pies. The mysterious disappearance of a string of pearls drives the suspense, intertwining themes of betrayal, justice, and moral corruption. A quintessential Gothic thriller, this serialized work captivates with its dark humor, atmospheric tension, and exploration of humanity’s darker impulses. Its enduring legacy continues to inspire adaptations in literature and film.

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E-kirja: 8. huhtikuuta 2020