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This beautiful softcover edition of the original British release is a rare find, in fine condition with no marks or tears and showing absolutely minimal shelf wear. 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. Critics have lauded Ackroyd’s vivid prose, attention to historical detail, and ability to weave a compelling narrative from the complexities of medieval life.