Books matching: london fog setting
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'Fog of Doubt' by Christianna Brand revolves around the mysterious murder of Belgian Raoul Vernet, leading to a tangled web of confessions and false leads within the Evans' family and their inner circle. The plot is intricately woven, with Cockrill from Scotland Yard untangling the case amidst a thick London fog, setting up and eliminating seven suspects in a row. The writing style combines elements of emotional sentimentality with a dense plot, creating an atmosphere filled with memorable characters and red herrings.
THE dank grey fog was like an army blanket, held pressed against the windows of the car. It seemed an age before Tedward returned from his reconnaissance, his yellow wash-leather glove looming up star... - #2
Bleak House by Charles Dickens is a dense and intricate Victorian novel that weaves together the lives of various characters from different social classes, all connected by a long-running legal case known as Jarndyce v. Jarndyce. The narrative explores themes of justice, social commentary, love, mystery, and the impact of bureaucracy on society. The story is told through multiple perspectives, with a mix of humor, satire, romance, and tragedy, creating a rich tapestry of characters and events set in the backdrop of Victorian England.
LONDON. MICHAELMAS TERM lately over, and the Lord Chancellor sitting in Lincoln's Inn Hall. Implacable November weather. As much mud in the streets as if the waters had but newly retired from the fac...