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Synopsis
In the grim setting of London in 1888, a couple, Ellen and Robert Bunting, find themselves ensnared in a web of fear and suspicion as they confront the chilling reality of a series of brutal murders plaguing their neighborhood. The notorious killer, dubbed 'The Avenger,' has been targeting young women, leaving the city in a state of terror. As the Buntings sit before their fireplace, reading the latest newspaper accounts of the murders, their anxiety mounts. Ellen, a devoted mother, is particularly troubled by the safety of their daughter, Daisy, who is currently staying with relatives. The couple's financial struggles further complicate their situation, as they desperately need a lodger to help make ends meet.
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