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Five Little Angels by Kathleen Pelley: A Haunting and Gripping Tale

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Based on a true story, Five Little Angels by Kathleen Pelley is a gripping and haunting novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. The novel tells the chilling tale of five young nurses who were brutally murdered in their London boarding house in 1953.

Five Little Angels

by Kathleen T. Pelley

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6520 KB
Print length	:	54 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

The novel begins with the discovery of the nurses' bodies in their boarding house. The police are baffled by the crime, and the investigation quickly becomes a media sensation. As the investigation progresses, it becomes clear that the nurses were targeted by a serial killer.

Pelley does an excellent job of creating a sense of atmosphere and suspense in the novel. The boarding house is described as a dark and gloomy place, and the nurses are constantly on edge, fearing for their lives. The novel is also full of twists and turns, and the reader is never quite sure who the killer is.

In addition to being a gripping thriller, Five Little Angels is also a thought-provoking novel. The novel explores the themes of violence against women, the role of the media in sensationalizing crime, and the impact of trauma on the survivors of violence.

Five Little Angels is a must-read for fans of true crime and historical fiction. It is a well-written and gripping novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

About the Author

Kathleen Pelley was born in London, England, in 1958. She is a former journalist and television producer. Five Little Angels is her first novel.

Praise for Five Little Angels

"A gripping and haunting novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The New York Times

"A must-read for fans of true crime and historical fiction." - Publishers Weekly

"A well-written and thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of violence against women, the role of the media in sensationalizing crime, and the impact of trauma on the survivors of violence." - Kirkus Reviews