Dark Lantern

By Christopher Short

Book Overview

Dark Lantern is a historical mystery novel written by Christopher Short. The story is set in London during the late Victorian era, where a young woman named Grace Gibson works as a maid in the household of a wealthy family. Grace is also a spy for the British government, tasked with gathering information on a group of anarchists who are plotting to assassinate Queen Victoria.As Grace delves deeper into her mission, she becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and danger. She must navigate the treacherous world of politics and espionage, all while trying to keep her true identity hidden from those around her. Along the way, she discovers dark secrets about her employers and their connections to the anarchist group.As the plot thickens, Grace finds herself in a race against time to prevent the assassination plot from coming to fruition. With the help of a mysterious ally, she must use all her wits and cunning to outmaneuver her enemies and save the queen.Dark Lantern is a gripping and atmospheric tale that combines historical detail with suspenseful storytelling. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and mystery novels.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163807184
• ISBN13: 9781163807187
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"