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August 1845 in New York; enter the dark, unforgiving city underworld of the legendary Five Points... After a fire decimates a swathe of lower Manhattan, and following years of passionate political dispute, New York City at long last forms an official Police Department.?That same summer, the great potato famine hits Ireland. These events will change the city of New York for ever. Timothy Wilde hadn't wanted to be a copper star.? On the night of August 21st, on his way home from the Tombs defeated and disgusted, he is plotting his resignation, when a young girl who has escaped from a nearby brothel, crashes into him; she wears only a nightdress and is covered from head to toe in blood. Searching out the truth in the child's wild stories, Timothy soon finds himself on the trail of a
brutal killer, seemingly hell bent on fanning the flames of anti-Irish immigrant sentiment and threatening chaos in a city already in the midst of social upheaval. But his fight for justice could cost him the woman he loves, his brother and ultimately his life...
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August 1845 in New York; enter the dark, unforgiving city underworld of the legendary Five Points... After a fire decimates a swathe of lower Manhattan, & following years of passionate political dispute, New York City at long last forms an official Police Department.? That same summer, the great potato famine hits Irel&. These events will change the city of New York for ever. Timothy Wilde hadn't wanted to be a copper star.? On the night of August 21st, on his way home from the Tombs defeated & disgusted, he is plotting his resignation, when a young girl who has escaped from a nearby brothel, crashes into him; she wears only a nightdress & is covered from head to toe in blood. Searching out the truth in the child's wild stories, Timothy soon finds himself on the trail of a brutal killer, seemingly hell bent on fanning the flames of anti-Irish immigrant sentiment & threatening chaos in a city already in the midst of social upheaval. But his fight for justice could cost him the woman he loves, his brother & ultimately his life...

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Copper - A metal element with a chemical formula of CU. A excellent conductor of electricity and heat.
New York - A United States State. Commonly known as the Big Apple
August - The third season of the year after summer, before winter.
Summer - The season between Spring and Autumn. Usually the hottest season of the year
police - Persons empowered to reduce civil disorder and enforce the law.
star - A giant ball of plasma held together by gravity.
Dark - A colour which absorbs visable ligt so apears less light than objects that reflect light
Fire - the release of energy through heat and light.
Home - A place of permanent residence for families.
Blood - A red liquid that circulates around the body for all the bodies needs.
Head - The upper part of a body typically separated by the neck.

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The Works
With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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