"Behind the shutters of a Victorian family's home lies a lethal potion of lust, corruption and greed ... The Blackheath Poisonings, based on the best-selling mystery novel by Julian Symons, and adapted by Simon Raven (Edward and Mrs. Simpson), boldly and brilliantly redefines the Victorian era."--Container.

In this bone-chilling collection of twenty-two stories, some of London's most macabre word smith's offer a guided tour of the city's darker side.

"Edgar Award-winning editor Otto Penzler collects sixty of his all-time favorite holiday crime stories--many of which are difficult or nearly impossible to find anywhere else"--Provided by publisher.