The Street Philosopher
The Street Philosopher by Matthew Plampin is a historical fiction novel published by HarperCollins in 2009, featuring 487 pages in English. Set in Victorian England, the story follows ambitious journalist Thomas Kitson as he navigates the harrowing battlefields of the Crimea, determined to expose military incompetence while grappling with the horrors of war. Under the guidance of his seasoned Irish boss, Cracknell, and with the help of artist Robert Styles, Kitson aims to make a significant impact in the world of journalism.
As the narrative unfolds, readers will find Kitson returning to England two years later, seeking to escape the traumatic memories of war by taking on the role of a ‘street philosopher.’ This position involves reporting on societal gossip, but as the city prepares for the grand Art Treasures Exhibition, his past resurfaces in unexpected and terrifying ways. The novel intricately weaves themes of crime and the complexities of urban life, offering a glimpse into a time that resonates with contemporary issues.
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An elegant, powerful novel, set in Victorian England, a time not so different from our own… perfect for fans of THE INTERPRETATION OF MURDER and THE SHADOW OF THE WIND
Ambitious young journalist Thomas Kitson arrives at the battlefields of the Crimea as the London Courier’s man on the ground. It is a dangerous place, full of the worst horrors of war but Kitson is determined to make his mark. Under the tutelage of his hard-bitten Irish boss Cracknell, and assisted by artist Robert Styles, he sets about exposing the incompetence of the army generals.
Two years later, as Sebastopol burns, Thomas returns to England under mysterious circumstances. Desperate to forget the atrocities of the Crimea, he takes a job as a ‘street philosopher’, a society writer reporting on the gossip of the day. But on the eve of the great Art Treasures Exhibition, as Manchester prepares to welcome Queen Victoria, Thomas’s past returns to haunt him in the most horrifying way…
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