The White City's dark secrets from "summary" of The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
The White City of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago was a dazzling spectacle, designed to showcase the best of America to the world. However, beneath its pristine facade lay a shadowy underbelly of crime, corruption, and deception. The dark secrets of the White City would soon come to light, revealing a side of Chicago that few had ever seen. One of the most notorious figures lurking in the shadows of the White City was H. H. Holmes, a charming and handsome doctor who used his charm to lure unsuspecting victims to their deaths. Holmes built a hotel near the fairgrounds, which he dubbed his "Murder Castle," where he carried out his heinous crimes. The true extent of Holmes' depravity would shock the nation, as the full horror of his actions came to light. The White City's dark secrets also extended to the fair itself, where corruption and greed marred the grandeur of the event. Behind the scenes, there were shady dealings, backroom politics, and underhanded...
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