The Darwin Affair

In June 1860 London, Chief Detective Inspector Charles Field investigates a perplexing assassination attempt on Queen Victoria, linked to the gruesome murder of a petty thief. As Field delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy involving the publication of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species, leading to a series of escalating crimes and a shadowy figure known as the Chorister. This thrilling debut novel by Tim Mason takes listeners on a gripping journey through London's dark alleys and Oxford's hallowed halls, filled with intrigue and hidden secrets.