A very enjoyable book which I read in one sitting!!
'Doon the close and up the stair
But an' ben wi' Burke an' Hare
Burke's the butcher
Hare's the thief
Knox the man who buys the beef!'
A well written, easy to read book with young characters in a very different setting of life!! Historical basis being the hardships of London in the 1800's and the story of Dr Robert Knox a real surgeon who bought murdered victims from Burke and Hare. Also features the young Professor Simpson famous for his engineering efforts with chloroform.
I know this sounds dry but it is wonderfully wriiten and these characters all entertwine with Robbie (12) and Essie (8)-who are just trying to stay alive after their mother dies after an operation (enter Dr Knox) and their Dad gets dragged away by alcohol following this event and then the great fire of London!!
Many Great historical talking points easily sprinkled through events the young ones will love!!
Monday, January 05, 2009
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