Mr Timothy

Tiny Tim is now grown up and is struggling to shed his financial ties to his Uncle Ebenezer by losing himself in London's dark underbelly. He spends his nights dredging the Thames for dead bodies and the treasures contained in their pockets. One day, he comes across a girl's body, branded with a mysterious G, and then finds another girl with a similar brand, but she is still alive. Determined to protect Philomela and get to the bottom of the mystery, Tim embarks on an astonishing adventure.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2022
Publisher: John Murray Press

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A captivating Dickensian thriller set in the Victorian underworld, inspired by Charles Dickens' iconic "A Christmas Carol."

Christmas has arrived, and Tiny Tim, once known for his piety, has grown into a man. Tragedy has struck, and he has buried his father, struggling to break free from his benevolent Uncle Ebenezer's financial grip. Seeking solace in London's dark underbelly, he spends his nights dredging the Thames for dead bodies, searching for the treasures hidden in their pockets.

One fateful day, Tim encounters a girl's body, marked with a mysterious "G." Then, he stumbles upon another girl with a similar brand, but miraculously, she is still alive. Determined to protect Philomela and unravel the mystery, Tim embarks on an extraordinary adventure.

Mr. Timothy is a linguistic masterpiece, a mock-Victorian tour de force that captivates with its razzle-dazzle and sends shivers down your spine. It explores the depths of human nature, touching the heart and igniting a race of emotions. The Wall Street Journal praised it as a chilling shocker that leaves a lasting impact.

Weight: 282g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399801973