Tag Archives: London
Strange What Scientists Used to Believe
The Nature of Monsters by Clare Clark The most interesting part of this book for me – excellent book – was the fact that medical science had things so completely wrong so very recently. The book is set in 1718, … Continue reading
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Tagged Clare Clark, four humours, London, medicine, miscarriage, pregnancy, servant
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Dark and Fascinating
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
Worth Sticking With It
The Great Stink by Clare Clark Historical fiction at its grittiest. I have the habit, good or bad, or finishing every book I start. I rarely come across one I cannot finish, even if I don’t like it – and … Continue reading
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Tagged Clare Clark, cutting, fiction, historic, London, PTSD, Sewers, The Great Stink
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