The Dark Lantern
Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780307395344 (0307395340)
Publish date: March 4th 2008
Publisher: Crown
Pages no: 336
Edition language: English
Category:
Literature,
European Literature,
British Literature,
Historical Fiction,
Adult,
Mystery,
19th Century,
Historical Mystery,
Thriller,
Mystery Thriller,
Suspense,
Gothic
Another smart Victorian novel that does not disappoint. Brightwell craftily depicts Victorian London from behind the draped curtains of middle-class society. This is a book that holds actual thematic weight and not just a promising plot. Through the weaving and interaction of characters the class...
Secrets abound both upstairs and downstairs in this suspense filled yarn set in a very grimy and dark Victorian London.