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by Erik Larson
The Devil in the White City intertwines two true stories set during the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago. One narrative follows architect Daniel H. Burnham, who leads the ambitious effort to design and construct the fair, creating a symbol of innovation and progress known as the “White City.” The other narrative focuses on H. H. Holmes, a charming yet sinister serial killer who uses the influx of visitors to lure victims into his specially constructed building, later dubbed the “Murder Castle.” As the fair dazzles the world with its achievements, Holmes operates in the shadows, committing a series of chilling crimes. The book blends history and true crime, contrasting human ingenuity with darkness. It explores themes of ambition, deception, progress, and the dual nature of human achievement.
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