”London Stories” is written by the expert guides who also produce the “London Walks” series, and their knowledgeable stamp can be seen throughout this wonderful book.It will take you on at trek through London’s rich history and is a great way to discover hidden gems: explore London’s literary life, from Shakespeare to Dickens; tread cautiously through dark alleyways to Jack the Ripper’s haunts; enjoy a pint in a Soho pub, and prop up the bar with Dylan Thomas or Karl Marx; take a trip down London’s historic Thames- from Westminster to Greenwich, the home of time itself.The ideal companion for the urban rambler, as well as an entertaining and enlightening read in its own right, “London Stories” is for those who love London, by those who know it best.