In this intimate Victorian life of the father of the detective story, Mr. Clarke uncovers and explores, with insight and sympathy, the private relationships of a fascinating writer. A literary coup...casts a fresh beam of light on the great, dark seam of Victorian sexual mores. —Observer.
| ISBN: | 9781566635820 |
| Publication date: | 1st October 2004 |
| Author: | William M Clarke |
| Publisher: | Ivan R. Dee |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 255 pages |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: general |