London, 1860. Inspector Charles Field is convinced that the attempted
assassination of Queen Victoria is part of a plot. He's not convinced
that she was the intended target and that a killer is still out there hiding
and planning something. He also suspects that there could be high
ranking people behind it all. His investigation leads straight to the
publication of Charles Darwin's very controversial On the Origin of
Species. Could this book be behind it all, and why? Why would
someone kill because of a book?
THE DARWIN AFFAIR by Tim
Mason is perfect for fans of historical mystery novels and especially
those that love conspiracy theories. I was drawn to this book because
I'm one of those that love historical books like this one. Something I
really enjoyed was the fact that there were so many real people
showing up in this book. From Charles Field himself to famous people
like Karl Marx, Charles Dickens, and of course, Charles Darwin. The
story is quite interesting, though I did find that this is a book that took
its time. t wasn't really a page-turner for me, and it took some time for
me to take to the story. However, I found THE DARWIN AFFAIR to be very well-researched and
after a while, it became more and more interesting. For me, the ending
was the most interesting part. I quite enjoyed when Queen Victoria and
Prince Albert were the focus while Charles Field tried to figure out if
they were in danger.
London, June 1860: When an assassination attempt is made
on Queen Victoria, and a petty thief is gruesomely
murdered moments later—and only a block away—Chief
Detective Inspector Charles Field quickly surmises that
these crimes are connected to an even more sinister plot.
Was Victoria really the assassin’s target? Are those
closest to the Crown hiding something? And who is the
shadowy figure witnesses describe as having lifeless,
coal-black eyes?
Soon, Field’s investigation exposes a shocking conspiracy
in which the publication of Charles Darwin’s
controversial On the Origin of Species sets off a string
of murders, arson, kidnapping, and the pursuit of a
madman named the Chorister. As the investigation takes
Field from the dangerous alleyways of London to the
hallowed halls of Oxford, the list of possible
conspirators grows, and the body count escalates. And as
he edges closer to the Chorister, he uncovers dark
secrets that were meant to remain forever hidden.
Tim Mason has created a rousing page-turner that both
Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle would relish
and envy.
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