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In the heart of Victorian London, Professor Ernest Postlewaite, a renowned inventor, finds himself at a crossroads. Despite his immense success, he is haunted by personal failures and a strained marriage. As he seeks solace and a new purpose, Ernest reconnects with an old friend, Hubert Wells, now a destitute boilerman with untapped brilliance. Together, they embark on a daring quest to transform their troubled lives. Their journey takes them deep into London's underbelly, where they encounter extraordinary characters, including the enigmatic and intelligent Quinn. Amidst the grandeur of Ernest's aerial railway and the city's sprawling iron dome, this tale of friendship, ambition, and redemption unfolds. Iron Jack weaves a captivating narrative of resilience and innovation, exploring the boundaries of human potential and the transformative power of collaboration.
ISBN : 978-1-80439-986-6
Published: 28/11/2024
Pages : 334
Size : 205x140
Imprint : Olympia Publishers
Stephen Mumford is a retired builder with a vivid imagination and a lifelong fascination with automatous machines. Ten years ago, he conceived a story set in an imagined Victorian London that quickly took on a life of its own. This inspiration led him to surprisingly tell all his close friends and family that he intended to write a book.
Without trying to sound too clichéd, IRON JACK was written and, as they say, ‘the rest is history'.