The Clerkenwell Tales
ISBN 1856197069 | | |
| Preceded by | Dickens: Public Life and Private Passion | |
|---|---|---|
| Followed by | The Lambs of London | |
The Clerkenwell Tales is an historical novel by English writer Peter Ackroyd, first published in 2003.[1]
The novel is set in the late 1390s. It focuses on the Lollardy and on a conspiracy against Richard II of England.
Plot summary
The novel is set in London in the year 1399, a year of revolt, revolution and religious conspiracy.gothic novel which effortlessly merges fact and fiction into an almost recognizable alternate history.[3]
References
- ^ "Explore the British Library".
- ^ "Observer review: The Clerkenwell Tales by Peter Ackroyd". the Guardian. 10 August 2003.
- ^ Pye, Michael (31 October 2004). "'The Clerkenwell Tales': A Mad Nun's Tale". The New York Times.