Gallows Thief (Perennial)

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Set against the backdrop of 1820 London, the story follows Rider Sandman, a Waterloo hero, as he returns to marry his fiancée. However, instead of a life of fame, he faces dire circumstances marked by poverty, high unemployment, and rampant social unrest. The harsh realities of the time see men facing execution for minor offenses, highlighting the precariousness of justice and survival in a tumultuous society.