The Great Stink
The Great Stink by Clare Clark, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2006, is a first edition novel comprising 372 pages. Set in 1855, this work explores the dark and mysterious underworld of Victorian London through the eyes of William May, an engineer returning from the Crimean War. As he embarks on a project to transform the city’s sewer system, he finds himself entangled in a murder investigation that threatens to unravel his quest for redemption.
Readers will encounter a richly atmospheric narrative that blends historical elements with fiction, immersing them in the complexities of life beneath the bustling city. The story delves into themes of mystery and psychological tension, as William grapples with the implications of the crime and his own past. The Great Stink offers a vivid portrayal of a pivotal moment in London’s history, appealing to those interested in historical fiction and suspense.
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Clare Clark’s critically acclaimed The Great Stink “reeks of talent” (The Washington Post Book World) as it vividly brings to life the dark and mysterious underworld of Victorian London. Set in 1855, it tells the story of William May, an engineer who has returned home to London from the horrors of the Crimean War. When he secures a job transforming the city’s sewer system, he believes that he will be able to find salvation in the subterranean world beneath the city. But the peace of the tunnels is shattered by a murder, and William is implicated as the killer. Could he truly have committed the crime? How will he bring the truth above-ground?
With richly atmospheric prose, The Great Stink combines fact and fiction to transport readers into London’s putrid past, and marks the debut of a remarkably talented writer in the tradition of the very best historical novelists.
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