The Fleet: Its Rivers, Prison, and Marriages

In "The Fleet: Its Rivers, Prison, and Marriages," John Ashton intricately examines the historical and social implications of one of London's lesser-known waterways, the Fleet River. Ashton employs a rich narrative style, weaving together vivid descriptions and meticulous research to explore the river's dark past, particularly its notorious English Debtors' prison and the unconventional marriages ...