简介：RichardMayhewleadsanordinarylifeinLondonwhenonedayagirlnamedDoorfalls,injured,acrosshispath.Thenextthingheknows,hislifeisgoneandhe'spulledintothefantasticalworldofLondonBelow.PursuedbythemurderousMessrs.CroupandVandemar,DoorandRichardwiththehelpofHunterandtheMarquisdeCarabas,attempttofindtheAngelIslington,whoknowsthesecretbehindthemurderofDoor'sfamily,andpossiblyawayforRichardtogohome. WriterNeilGaimanisseenintheopeningcreditshe'stheshadowyfigurestandinginthearchway.