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The life and death of a 19th-century circus legend.
Karl Shaw's enjoyable book takes us into the often tawdry sawdust rings of Victorian showmanship ... compelling.
Karl Shaw has delivered a riveting read, weaving together the extraordinary biography of George Sanger - Britain's answer to PT Barnum - alongside the Edwardian investigation into his tragic and violent demise. With twists and turns along the way, and providing a unique insight into Victorian and Edwardian Britain, Shaw takes us into a dark story of murder and deceit with verve and insight backed with thorough research.
Fascinating
Karl Shaw is an author and journalist. His previous books include Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know, Abject Quizzery and The First Showman. He lives in North Staffordshire.