The White City
The White City by Grace Hitchcock, published by Barbour Publishing, Incorporated in 2019, is a historical fiction novel that immerses readers in the intrigue of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. This edition spans 256 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Winnifred Wylde, who believes she has witnessed a kidnapping at the fair and urges her father, a Chicago police inspector, to investigate the mysterious disappearances surrounding the event. Initially skeptical, Inspector Wylde eventually allows Winnifred to go undercover, accompanied by a policeman for protection.
Readers will find a blend of mystery, suspense, and romance as Winnifred navigates the dangers of her investigation into the activities of H. H. Holmes. The narrative explores themes of crime and city life, set against the backdrop of a significant historical event. As she delves deeper into the case, the stakes rise, and Winnifred must confront the possibility of becoming a victim herself. This engaging tale captures the tension and excitement of a pivotal moment in American history while weaving in elements of faith and personal courage.
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Mysterious Disappearances Taint the Chicago World’s FairStep into True Colors — a new series of Historical Stories of Romance and American Crime
While attending the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893, Winnifred Wylde believes she witnessed a woman being kidnapped. She tries to convince her father, an inspector with the Chicago police, to look into reports of mysterious disappearances around the White City. Inspector Wylde tries to dismiss her claims as exaggeration of an overactive imagination, but he eventually concedes to letting her go undercover as secretary to the man in question–if she takes her pistol for protection and Jude Thorpe, a policeman, for bodyguard.
Will she be able to expose H. H. Holmes’s illicit activity, or will Winnifred become his next victim?
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