Burton and Swinburne in the Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack
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Mystery
Science Fiction
Fantasy
格式
平装书
页数
520
语言
英语
已发布
Jan 1, 2010
出版商
Snowbooks
版本
UK ed.
ISBN-10
1906727201
ISBN-13
9781906727208
描述
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.