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Smoke

by Dan Vyleta
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Sin's visibility redefines society in Victorian England.

"Smoke" could be a fascinating read if you're intrigued by the idea of sin made manifest. Dan Vyleta paints a dark alternative Victorian England where personal vices are visible, altering social dynamics in profound ways. It's a blend of historical atmosphere with a speculative twist, exploring themes of morality and power. The depth with which "Smoke" examines the human condition and our inherent flaws is sure to leave you with much to ponder.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Smoke

by Dan Vyleta
$10.90 Now $5.90 Save 46% more
ISBN: 9780297609933
Authors: Dan Vyleta
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicholson
Date of Publication: 2016-05-24
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Young Adult
Related Topics: Science Fiction, Dystopia, Thriller, Suspense, Crime, Science Fiction Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 3.27
(rated by 6285 readers)

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"Smoke"is an addictive combination of thriller, fantasy, and historical novel, with a dash of horror. It s chilling and complex and amazingly imaginative. Marilyn Dahl, "Shelf Awareness" "England. A century ago, give or take a few years." An England where people who are wicked in thought or deed are marked by the Smoke that pours forth from their bodies, a sign of their fallen state. The aristocracy do not smoke, proof of their virtue and right to rule, while the lower classes are drenched in sin and soot. An England utterly strange and utterly real. An elite boarding school where the sons of the wealthy are groomed to take power as their birthright. Teachers with mysterious ties to warring political factions at the highest levels of government. Three young people who learn everything they ve been taught is a lie knowledge that could cost them their lives. A grand estate where secrets lurk in attic rooms and hidden laboratories. A love triangle. A desperate chase. Revolutionaries and secret police. Religious fanatics and coldhearted scientists. Murder. A London filled with danger and wonder. A tortured relationship between a mother and a daughter, and a mother and a son. Unexpected villains and unexpected heroes. Cool reason versus passion. Rich versus poor. Right versus wrong, though which is which isn t clear. This is the world of"Smoke," a narrative tour de force, a tale of Dickensian intricacy and ferocious imaginative power, richly atmospheric and intensely suspenseful."From the Hardcover edition."
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Sin's visibility redefines society in Victorian England.

"Smoke" could be a fascinating read if you're intrigued by the idea of sin made manifest. Dan Vyleta paints a dark alternative Victorian England where personal vices are visible, altering social dynamics in profound ways. It's a blend of historical atmosphere with a speculative twist, exploring themes of morality and power. The depth with which "Smoke" examines the human condition and our inherent flaws is sure to leave you with much to ponder.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.