This beautiful softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are crisp and unmarked, and the book remains tight, square, and well-preserved. The Clerkenwell Tales by Peter Ackroyd is a historical novel first published in 2003. Set in late 14th-century England, the book is steeped in the politics, religion, and intrigue of the period, blending historical fact with fiction. Critics have lauded Ackroyd’s vivid prose, attention to historical detail, and ability to weave a compelling narrative from the complexities of medieval life.