Description: In this riveting new novel, bestselling author John Darnton transports readers to Victorian England and around the world to reveal the secrets of a legendary 19th-century figure.
Review Quotes: "An entertaining, fast-paced read." -Los Angeles Times"Darnton has playfully created and solved several mysteries revolving around events during Charles Darwin's early voyage on the Beagle." -The Boston Globe "Darnton has a good feel for both the Victorian era and the modern scientific milieu." -The New Yorker"An elaborate scientific thriller, rich with detail and the pacing of a good murder mystery." -Winston-Salem Journal"A fast-paced, intriguing and exciting story." -The Decatur Daily