A serial killer stalks London in 1665, driven by vengeance, as the plague ravages the city.
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A serial killer stalks London in 1665, driven by vengeance, as the plague ravages the city.
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WINNER 2015 — Arthur Ellis Award for Best Crime Novel London, 1665. A serial killer stalks his prey, scalpel in his hand and God's vengeance in his heart. Five years after his restoration to the throne, Charles II leads his citizens by example, enjoying every excess. Londoners have slipped the shackles of puritanism and now flock to the cockpits, brothels and, especially, the theatres, where for the first time women are allowed to perform alongside the men. But not everyone is swept up in the ex...
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Sexual content
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Moderate sexual content with references to brothels and excess; likely fade-to-black.
Violence & gore
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Extreme violence with graphic murders, sacrifices, and plague-related death.
Profanity
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Minor profanity expected in historical context; not a focus.
Substance use
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Minor alcohol use likely in historical setting; not central.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Moderate religious themes with references to God's vengeance and puritanism.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content depicted.
Political content
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Minor political context with monarchy and societal shifts mentioned.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Major suffering with plague deaths, murder, and societal cruelty depicted.
Other
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