Author

James Malcolm Rymer

Died 1884

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Subjects

Bakers -- Fiction Barbers -- Fiction Cannibalism -- Fiction English fiction -- 19th century Fleet Street (London, England) -- Fiction Historical fiction Horror tales London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction Missing persons -- Fiction Murder -- Fiction Mystery fiction Revenge -- Fiction Suspense fiction Todd, Sweeney (Legendary character) -- Fiction Young women -- Fiction

Books by James Malcolm Rymer

The String of Pearls; Or, The Barber of Fleet Street. A Domestic Romance.

"The String of Pearls; Or, The Barber of Fleet Street. A Domestic Romance." by Rymer et al. is a penny dreadful serial published from 1846 to 1847. This tale introduces Sweeney Todd, the murderous barber of Fleet Street who kills his customers and delivers their corpses to Mrs. Lovett, who bakes the flesh into meat pies. When a sailor mysteriously disappears after visiting Todd's shop, friends and loved ones investigate, uncovering a horrifying secret beneath St. Dunstan's church that reveals the true scale of Todd's crimes.

Ada, the Betrayed; Or, The Murder at the Old Smithy. A Romance of Passion

"Ada, the Betrayed; or, The Murder at the Old Smithy. A Romance of Passion" by John Malcolm Rymer is a dramatic novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The tale unfolds around a tumultuous storm that ravages the village of Learmont, setting the stage for a gripping story filled with themes of love, betrayal, and murder. The characters, notably Andrew Britton, a brutish smith, and Jacob Gray, a mysterious figure, find themselves entwined in a dark conspiracy that drives the narrative forward. The opening of "Ada, the Betrayed" begins with a catastrophic storm that devastates the village, leading to the destruction of the Old Smithy and an eruption of chaos among the inhabitants. Amidst the frenzy, a man is seen fleeing the burning house with a child, fueling the townspeople's fears of a murder within the flames. As the villagers grapple with horror and uncertainty, characters like the madwoman Mad Maud and the ambitious Andrew Britton are introduced, hinting at deeper secrets tied to the bloody events of the night. Thus, the stage is set for a tale filled with intrigue, psychological tension, and the supernatural as the characters navigate a world steeped in calamity and conspiracy.