The Somnambulist A Novel
The Somnambulist A Novel by Jonathan Barnes is a reprint edition published by Harper Collins on January 6, 2009. This 384-page book is presented in English and delves into the life of Edward Moon, a once-celebrated conjurer in Victorian England who now faces a decline in his reputation. As he continues to perform at his theater, aided by his enigmatic partner, the Somnambulist, Moon finds himself drawn into a web of intrigue following the mysterious death of an actor, prompting him to confront the peculiarities of his world.
Readers will encounter a blend of fiction and fantasy as the narrative unfolds in the shadowy corners of London, where the bizarre and the extraordinary intersect. The story explores themes of reality and illusion, as Moon’s investigation into the actor’s death leads him to confront both external dangers and his own unraveling psyche. This edition invites readers to experience a richly imagined tale that captures the essence of a time filled with wonder and strangeness.
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Once the toast of good society in Victoria’s England, the extraordinary conjurer Edward Moon no longer commands the respect that he did in earlier times. Still, each night he returns to the stage of his theater to amaze his devoted, albeit dwindling, audience, aided by his partner, the Somnambulist—a silent, hairless, hulking giant who, when stabbed, does not bleed. But these are strange, strange times in England, with the oddest of sorts prowling London’s dank underbelly. And the very bizarre death of a disreputable actor has compelled a baffled police constabulary to turn once again to Edward Moon for help—inevitably setting in motion events that will shatter his increasingly tenuous grasp on reality.
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