
Clare Clark's "The Great Stink" is a gripping historical mystery set in 1855 Victorian London. It follows William May, an engineer returning from the Crimean War, who finds himself embroiled in a murder investigation within the city's vast, newly constructed sewer system. The novel masterfully blends fact and fiction, offering a richly atmospheric journey into a dark, subterranean world of corruption and intrigue. Parents should know it contains mature themes of murder, war trauma, and social injustice, making it best suited for mature middle schoolers and high schoolers who appreciate complex historical narratives and psychological depth.
A tale of corruption and murder beneath the streets of Victorian London.