"The Phœnix of Sodom; or, the Vere Street Coterie" by Robert Holloway is an eye-opening account from the 1800s that uncovers the scandalous activities of the Vere Street Coterie, a secret society in London known for homosexual practices, and it uses stories of the biblical Sodom and Gomorrah. Through the experiences of James Cook, a brothel owner, the author exposes the group's hidden world of crime and moral corruption. The book doesn't just focus on the shocking behavior, it also takes a hard look at the society and laws that allowed such actions to continue, pointing fingers at corrupt lawyers and police who looked the other way. It's a dramatic blend of crime reporting and social critique, meant to startle readers and demand those in charge be held responsible for the spreading lawlessness.

The Phœnix of Sodom; or, the Vere Street Coterie Being an Exhibition of the Gambols Practised by the Ancient Lechers of Sodom and Gomorrah, Embellished and Improved with the Modern Refinements in Sodomitical Practices, by the Members of the Vere Street Coterie, of Detestable Memory.
By Robert Holloway
(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews
In a time of hidden scandals, one man's shocking story unveils a secret society's dark desires and the corruption that protected them.
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