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James Malcolm Rymer

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About James Malcolm Rymer

James Malcolm Rymer (1814–1884) was a British novelist and editor of penny dreadfuls. He is the author of The String of Pearls (1846–47), the story that introduced Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street, to the world.

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The String of Pearls

The original Sweeney Todd penny dreadful — a dark tale of murder, barbershop chairs, and …

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The String of Pearls: A Complete Guide to James Malcolm Rymer's Masterpiece

Explore The String of Pearls — James Malcolm Rymer's 1846 penny dreadful that introduced Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street, to the world.