โ Scribed by David Liss
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From popular historical fiction author David Liss (A Conspiracy of Paper) comes the tale of a clueless young man embroiled in a deadly supernatural mystery in Victorian London. Rooted in strange conspiracies and secret societies, this absurdist comedic romp combines strange bedfellows with murderous creatures, resulting in an unexpectedly delightful consequences.
โDavid Liss masterfully blends rich historical fiction with terrifying supernatural body horror . . . Highly recommended.โโJonathan Maberry, author of V-Wars and Ink
Thomasโs problems are more serious than those of a typical young Victorian gentleman. His elder brother may be sabotaging the familyโs bank. His childhood friend has died under mysterious circumstances. Far worse, leaves are sprouting on Thomasโs skin. Perhaps it is all the fault of the long-rumored โPeculiaritiesโ lurking in Londonโs grey fog?
Proper society scoffs at the notion of magic, even as it seeps into their buildings, transfiguring the rich and poor alike. If Thomas is going to save the family business โand stop turning into a treeโheโll need help from some rather improper companions. Desperate for counsel, he seeks the advice of a lycanthropic medium and Londonโs unacceptable occult societyโฆincluding a strange fellow named Aleister Crowley.
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