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Tag Archives: London
The Devil’s Company
The Devil’s Company© 2007 David Liss371 pages Benjamin Weaver is in trouble. An ex-boxer who now works as a private detective of sorts in 18th century London, he’s made a name for himself as a man who can get things … Continue reading
Posted in historical fiction, Reviews
Tagged David Liss, espionage and commandos, London, mystery, thriller
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Victorian London
Victorian London: The Life of a City, 1840 – 1870© 2013 Liza Picard504 pages As far as immersive English social histories go, I would heretofore have called Ian Mortimer the champion standing, but if Victorian London is any example, Liza … Continue reading
Posted in history, Reviews
Tagged cities, history, Liza Picard, London, social history, Victorian
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Fools and Mortals
Fools and Mortals© 2017 Bernard Cornwell384 pages Brevity is the soul of wit, so here’s an attempt at a quick review. Bernard Cornwell usually writes war novels, and he’s magnificent at it. But he surely gets tired of it, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Bernard Cornwell, Britain, historical fiction, London, Shakespeare, the play is the thing
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Down and Out in Paris and London
Down and Out in Paris and London© 1933 George Orwell224 pages “Have they no refuge or resource?” cried Scrooge. “Are there no prisons?” said the Spirit, turning on him for the last time with his own words. “Are there no … Continue reading
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Tagged Britain, Classics Club, Classics Club Challenge, France, George Orwell, London, poverty
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