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grubstlodger's review
4.0
A slower start than some of his other books, but it truly picks up once our hero, George, is lost in the fog. Throughout the middle of the book nobody is clear, all actions and intentions are murky and trust is thin and sparing. Even the book's final chapter, where the mystery is laid out, is interrupted by multiple interpretations and viewpoints.
This book is also aided by the fact that George is one of Leon Garfield's better protagonists. Jack Holborn and Tolly were rather bland and Smith lost his agency once he was off the streets but George is an active and interesting participant throughout. This stronger protagonist, when aided to his typical more interesting side characters and his deliciously ironic (and sometime overblown) prose, makes this a definite book to enjoy.
This book is also aided by the fact that George is one of Leon Garfield's better protagonists. Jack Holborn and Tolly were rather bland and Smith lost his agency once he was off the streets but George is an active and interesting participant throughout. This stronger protagonist, when aided to his typical more interesting side characters and his deliciously ironic (and sometime overblown) prose, makes this a definite book to enjoy.
sarahthornton's review
4.0
Perfect foreshadowing and ambiance. Another great classic without being heavy-handed.
lnatal's review
3.0
FROM BBC RADIO 4 - AFTERNOON DRAMA:
Highwaymen, duels, swirling fogs, escaped convicts - part one of a thrilling two-part dramatisation of Leon Garfield's classic 18th C. mystery adventure.
2/2 What murky secrets lie at the heart of the fog? Who is the principal? And who is the Devil?
Dramatised by Martin Jameson
Highwaymen, duels, swirling fogs, escaped convicts - part one of a thrilling two-part dramatisation of Leon Garfield's classic 18th C. mystery adventure.
2/2 What murky secrets lie at the heart of the fog? Who is the principal? And who is the Devil?
Dramatised by Martin Jameson
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