Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0243309147 ISBN 13: 9780243309146
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This gripping narrative follows a downtrodden servant couple as they take in a mysterious lodger under desperate circumstances. The author explores the intersection of class, poverty, and the macabre in Victorian England, as the landlady, Mrs. Bunting, becomes entangled in a chilling series of murders that have plagued the city. The arrival of the enigmatic Mr. Sleuth, with his odd requests and eerie obsessions, adds a layer of suspense to the unraveling tale. As Mrs. Bunting navigates the sinister events unfolding around her, she grapples with themes of human vulnerability, the complexities of mental illness, and the haunting specter of violence that pervades the urban landscape. The book sheds light on the social and economic struggles of the lower classes in Victorian England, while delving into the psychological depths of its characters, leaving readers to ponder the darkness that can lurk within the human soul. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0243309147 ISBN 13: 9780243309146
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0243309147 ISBN 13: 9780243309146
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.