Mr. Timothy
Mr. Timothy by Louis Bayard, published by HarperCollins on October 21, 2003, is a novel that explores the life of a grown-up Timothy Cratchit. In this edition, spanning 400 pages, readers are introduced to Timothy as he navigates the complexities of his past and present in the gritty landscape of London. Recently bereaved and burdened by his history as a cripple, Timothy seeks to distance himself from his financial ties to his Uncle Ebenezer while immersing himself in the darker aspects of the city.
As Timothy becomes entangled in the discovery of two murdered girls, he is compelled to protect another young girl named Philomela, guided by the spirited homeless boy, Colin the Melodious. The narrative unfolds through the bustling markets and shadowy streets of 1860s London, presenting a story filled with unexpected twists and a deep exploration of its characters. This work of fiction delves into themes of survival and protection against a backdrop of danger and intrigue.
Official synopsis Publisher
Welcome to the world of a grown-up Timothy Cratchit, as created by the astonishing imagination of author Louis Bayard.
Mr. Timothy Cratchit has just buried his father. He’s also struggling to bury his past as a cripple and shed his financial ties to his benevolent “Uncle” Ebenezer by losing himself in the thick of London’s underbelly. He boards at a brothel in exchange for teaching the mistress how to read and spends his nights dredging the Thames for dead bodies and the treasures in their pockets.
Timothy’s life takes a sharp turn when he discovers the bodies of two dead girls, each seared with the same cruel brand on the upper arm. The sight of their horror-struck faces compels Timothy to become the protector of another young girl, the enigmatic Philomela. Spurred on by the unwavering enthusiasm of a street-smart, fast-talking homeless boy who calls himself Colin the Melodious, Timothy soon finds that he’s on the trail of something far worse — and far more dangerous — than an ordinary killer.
This breathless flight through the teeming markets, shadowy passageways, and rolling brown fog of 1860s London is wrought with remarkable depth and intelligence, complete with surprising twists and extraordinary heart.
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