Brothers Boswell

A rich and vivid historical literary thriller set in 18th century London. The year is 1763. Twenty-two year-old James Boswell of Edinburgh is eager to advance himself in London society. Today his sights are set on furthering his acquaintance with Dr Samuel Johnson, famed for his Dictionary; they are going to take a boat across the Thames to Greenwich Palace. Watching them secretly is John Boswell, James's younger brother. He has stalked his older brother for days. Consumed with envy, John is planning to take revenge on his brother and Johnson for presumed slights. He carries a pair of miniature pistols that fire a single golden bullet...

Product details

• Authors: Philip Baruth
• Publisher: Soho Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 03.09.2009, delayed
• EAN: 9781569475591
• ISBN: 978-1-56947-559-1
• Subject: Fiction > Narrative literature