The Prisoner's Apprentice (Hardback)
Hardcover 286 pages English August 24, 2021
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Clever Boy. Genius Killer. True Story.In his father's jail, young Albert finds what he's always wanted: a teacher who understands him. But some lessons exact a terrible price. When brilliant murderer Edward Rulloff is imprisoned in Ithaca, he offers Albert an education most boys in 1846 could only dream of-languages, philosophy, and the chance to become extraordinary. Under Rulloff's patient tutelage, Albert transforms from a lonely child into a gifted scholar. Yet as their unique friendship deepens, Albert begins to suspect that his mentor's acts of kindness mask a growing darkness. Each new lesson draws them closer to a terrible choice between loyalty and justice. Based on a shocking true story that captivated nineteenth-century America, The Prisoner's Apprentice delivers a haunting exploration of what drives men to greatness-and to darkness. In the tradition of The Alienist and Devil in the White City, this atmospheric historical thriller weaves true crime and psychological suspense into a gothic tale that blurs the lines between genius and madness. Winner of multiple historical fiction awards including the 2022 IRDA Award, Eric Hoffer Award Finalist, and B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree.
- Author:
- Cheyenne Richards
- Publisher:
- Betterest Books
- Publication Date:
- August 24, 2021
- Number of pages:
- 286 pages
- Language:
- English
- Binding:
- Hardcover
- ISBN-10:
- 1737302217
- ISBN-13:
- 9781737302216