Liss David - The Peculiarities - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: A Buzzfeed Best Book of the Month From popular historical fiction author David Liss (A Conspiracy of Paper) comes the tale of a clueless young man embroiled in a deadly supernatural mystery in Victorian London. Rooted in strange conspiracies and secret societies this absurdist comedic romp combines strange bedfellows with murderous creatures resulting in an unexpectedly delightful consequences. Thomas's problems are more serious than those of a typical young Victorian gentleman. His elder brother may be sabotaging the family's bank. His childhood friend has died under mysterious circumstances. Far worse leaves are sprouting on Thomas's skin. Perhaps it is all the fault of the long - rumored Peculiarities lurking in London's grey fog? Proper society scoffs at the notion of magic even as it seeps into their buildings transfiguring the rich and poor alike. If Thomas is going to save the family business - and stop turning into a tree - he'll need help from some rather improper companions. Desperate for counsel he seeks the advice of a lycanthropic medium and London's unacceptable occult society including a strange fellow named Aleister Crowley.
Title: The Peculiarities
Author(s): Liss David
Publisher: Tachyon Publications
Barcode: 9781616963583
Pages: 336 Pages
Publication Date: 9/7/2021
Category: Historical Fiction