A Mystery of the Underground (Fantasy and Horror Classics)

<p><strong>From the prolific pen of John Oxenham (the pseudonym of William Arthur Dunkerley) a popular Edwardian novelist and adventurer comes a thrilling piece of speculative fiction that utilizes the burgeoning sprawling infrastructure of the capital.</strong></p><p><em>A Mystery of the Underground</em> is set in the claustrophobic world of the early London Tube system. Published during a period of massive expansion in the Underground network the novel taps into the era's fascination with urban secrets and subterranean exploration. The story follows a compelling mystery connected to the dark labyrinthine tunnels far below the streets of London where a secret--either fantastical scientific or horrifyingly criminal--is concealed. Oxenham expertly combines the familiar setting of the city's transport system with a gripping atmosphere of claustrophobic suspense and discovery.</p><p>This is a must-read for fans of Edwardian mystery early urban fantasy and classic subterranean adventure tales that exploit the dark hidden depths of the industrial age.</p>