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London Incognita

London Incognita

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London Incognita is a novel that explores the cycle of decline and renewal in the English capital, seen through the eyes of its desperate and troubled inhabitants. It features a malicious presence from the 1970s, an amnesiac goddess, and an obscure and forgotten London writer. As bombs detonate and buildings burn down, the city's inhabitants hunt the ghosts of friends, family, and lovers to uncover the dark secrets of London.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n \n Publication date: 01 October 2020
\n Publisher: Cinder House
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London Incognita is a captivating tale that delves into the intricate dynamics of a city caught in a perpetual cycle of decline and renewal. The English capital, weighed down by a staggering two thousand years of history, struggles under the immense burden of its past. Through the eyes of its desperate and troubled inhabitants, the city emerges as a haunting reflection of its own struggles.

In the depths of the city's fevered alleyways, a malevolent presence from the 1970s resurfaces, casting a shadow over the once-peaceful streets. An amnesiac goddess, lost in the maze of memories, offers fragile solace to the spirits of the murdered shop-girls, providing a glimmer of hope in the midst of despair. Meanwhile, an obscure and forgotten London writer holds the key to a mysterious entity known as the emperor worm, a force that has the power to shape the destiny of the city.

As bombs detonate and buildings burn down, the city's selfish inhabitants embark on a frantic hunt for the ghosts of their friends, family, and lovers. They venture into the urban limits of the metropolis, unearthing the dark secrets that lie hidden beneath the surface. The streets become a battleground, where the living clash with the restless spirits, and the boundaries between reality and illusion blur.

Through their journey, the characters uncover the intricate web of lies and deceit that permeates the city's history. They learn about the sacrifices made by those who came before them and the price paid for the city's prosperity. The story is a haunting exploration of the human condition, where love, loss, and redemption intertwine in a tapestry of tragedy and hope.

London Incognita is a masterpiece that showcases the talent of author Shirley Jackson. Her vivid prose and intricate storytelling create a vivid and immersive experience for the reader. The book has been shortlisted for the Shirley Jackson Award, a prestigious recognition in the horror genre, and is a testament to Jackson's enduring legacy.

In conclusion, London Incognita is a must-read for anyone who loves the city of London or is interested in exploring the darker aspects of human nature. Shirley Jackson's masterful storytelling and vivid prose transport the reader to a world where history, myth, and reality collide, leaving them with a lasting impression of the power of storytelling and the resilience of the human spirit.

\n Weight: 294g\n
Dimension: 131 x 198 x 29 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781911585725\n \n

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