Books by Eleanor Berry
ISBN:
McArandy Was Hanged on the Gibbet High (2015)
A.K.A
1997
Mcarandy Was Hanged Under the Tyburn Tree
Set against the grim backdrop of eighteenth-century London, the novel plunges readers directly into the city's treacherous criminal underbelly. The narrative follows the chaotic exploits and ultimate downfall of its titular protagonist, McArandy, charting a life defined by lawlessness, trickery, and the colourful, dangerous street culture of the Georgian era.
Written with exceptional verve and a deep relish for historical detail, the synopsis chronicles a world populated by thieves, scoundrels, and corrupt authorities, where survival depends entirely on outsmarting the system. Ultimately, the story functions as a grimly humorous cautionary tale, capturing the vibrant yet unforgiving realities of an era where a single misstep could lead a rogue straight to the infamous gallows at Tyburn.
"True to Berry’s trademark literary style, the book eschews a traditional, romanticized view of history in favor of visceral realism, sharp social satire, and macabre wit."
- Awesome Books