The Streets Synopsis
London, 1882. David Wildeblood, an idealistic young journalist, pounds the streets of Camden reporting on the notorious slums. The misery and squalor surprise him, but more shocking still is the realisation that someone is profiting from this destitution. Wildeblood's urge to uncover the truth draws him into mortal danger as his investigations reveal a trail of corruption that leads to the very highest levels of society...
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9780099575153 |
| Publication date: |
6th June 2013 |
| Author: |
Anthony Quinn |
| Publisher: |
Vintage |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
260 pages |
| Primary Genre |
Historical Fiction
|
| Recommendations: |
|
Anthony Quinn Press Reviews
'Magnificent, bringing the Dickensian streets to grubby, teeming life' -- Eithne Farry, Daily Mail
'Cements his reputation as an accomplished and challenging novelist. Though it takes place 130 years ago, the questions that The Streets poses about how, as a society and individuals, we tackle deprivation arguably remain just as pertinent' -- Peter Stanford, Independent
'Quinn blends his history, his political concerns, his ideals, his plot and his characters elegantly, with a light hand and the pace of a thriller' -- Louisa Young, Daily Telegraph
'Quinn's most mature novel yet. His picture of poverty's shaming, dehumanizing effect is powerful, and the recurrent call for pity heartfelt. Ms Eliot and Mr Dickens would surely approve' -- Holly Kyte, Sunday Telegraph
'Anthony Quinn is a terrific storyteller. He has a thrilling knack for turning familiar periods of history into something surprising and often shocking, and for making the fortunes and misfortunes of his characters matter' -- Juliet Nicholson, Evening Standard
