A city haunted by its past from "summary" of The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
In the shadows of the grand buildings and bustling streets of Chicago, there lies a darker history that haunts the city to this day. The ghosts of the past linger in the forgotten corners, whispering tales of a time when darkness reigned. The Devil in the White City reveals the hidden layers of Chicago's history, where the bright lights of progress are overshadowed by the shadows of a sinister past. As the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 rises from the ashes of the Great Fire, a parallel story unfolds in the underbelly of the city. H. H. Holmes, a charming and charismatic figure, prowls the streets, preying on unsuspecting victims in his macabre "Murder Castle." The juxtaposition of the majestic White City and Holmes' house of horrors paints a vivid picture of a city at war with itself, torn between beauty and darkness. T...
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