Back Home: In London with Karl Marx
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Series: Williamson Papers
Mystery & ThrillerHistorical Fiction
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ISBN10: 183839754X
ISBN13: 9781838397548
Publisher: Big Red
Published: Nov 23 2021
Pages: 186
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.43 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781838397548
Publisher: Big Red
Published: Nov 23 2021
Pages: 186
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.43 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
1859
Back in England after surviving the horrors of the Indian Mutiny, John Williamson had hoped to return to the safety of his childhood home. But when his search for a friend leads him to London and the notorious slum of Seven Dials, he is caught in a web of criminality and espionage. The intelligence services are also on the hunt for his friend, believing him to be involved in a dangerous plot. Blackmailed into spying for the government, Williamson must navigate the treacherous streets of Seven Dials and the dangerous world of espionage, all while trying to save the man he loves from certain death. But as he delves deeper into the criminal underworld, he discovers surprising connections to a figure who will change the course of history - Karl Marx. Can Williamson unravel the truth and save his friend before it's too late? A thrilling tale of love, danger, and intrigue in a rigorously researched Victorian London, perfect for fans of historical fiction. If you enjoyed The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carré, you'll love the twisted secret world of Back Home. Both novels feature a gripping plot, rich historical detail, and complex characters who must navigate a dangerous world of espionage and betrayal.
Back in England after surviving the horrors of the Indian Mutiny, John Williamson had hoped to return to the safety of his childhood home. But when his search for a friend leads him to London and the notorious slum of Seven Dials, he is caught in a web of criminality and espionage. The intelligence services are also on the hunt for his friend, believing him to be involved in a dangerous plot. Blackmailed into spying for the government, Williamson must navigate the treacherous streets of Seven Dials and the dangerous world of espionage, all while trying to save the man he loves from certain death. But as he delves deeper into the criminal underworld, he discovers surprising connections to a figure who will change the course of history - Karl Marx. Can Williamson unravel the truth and save his friend before it's too late? A thrilling tale of love, danger, and intrigue in a rigorously researched Victorian London, perfect for fans of historical fiction. If you enjoyed The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carré, you'll love the twisted secret world of Back Home. Both novels feature a gripping plot, rich historical detail, and complex characters who must navigate a dangerous world of espionage and betrayal.
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