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The Devil in the White City

[Murder, Magic & Madness and the Fair That Changed America]
Aug 31, 2016JCLJoyceM rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A fascinating and well-researched book about the troubles involved in building a magnificent display ground for the Chicago World’s Fair, one that would rival the fair in Paris that unveiled Eiffel’s tower. With all the disagreements about designing the buildings and grounds, it’s a wonder the fair took place at all. At the same time, a murderer is quietly manipulating female victims drawn to the city and the fair. I appreciated hearing details about his research at the end and his favorite resources, since the drawback to listening to the book is not seeing the footnotes.