Burton and Swinburne in the Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack
بواسطة
Mark Hodder
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Mystery
Science Fiction
Fantasy
تنسيق
غلاف ورقي
صفحات
520
لغة
الإنجليزية
منشور
Jan 1, 2010
الناشر
Snowbooks
الطبعة
UK ed.
رقم ISBN-10
1906727201
رقم ISBN-13
9781906727208
الوصف
In a vividly reimagined Victorian London, where the streets are shrouded in fog and steeped in mystery, two uniquely skilled detectives find themselves embroiled in an unsettling series of events. Burton, a famed explorer with a penchant for the bizarre, teams up with the brilliant but eccentric Swinburne, a poet and intellectual whose sharp wit complements his unconventional approach to justice. Their latest case leads them on a thrilling chase after the elusive Spring Heeled Jack—a legendary figure known for his eerie agility and terrifying pranks that terrorize the innocent.
As the duo delves deeper into the enigma, they uncover secrets that challenge their understanding of reality, blending elements of the supernatural with the gritty essence of the time. The city itself seems alive, filled with strange inventions and darker undercurrents, forcing Burton and Swinburne to confront not just a criminal, but the very fabric of their world. The gripping adventure promises unexpected twists and turns that keep readers eagerly turning pages.
As the duo delves deeper into the enigma, they uncover secrets that challenge their understanding of reality, blending elements of the supernatural with the gritty essence of the time. The city itself seems alive, filled with strange inventions and darker undercurrents, forcing Burton and Swinburne to confront not just a criminal, but the very fabric of their world. The gripping adventure promises unexpected twists and turns that keep readers eagerly turning pages.