Description
Discover a captivating exploration of London’s evolution in this thrilling new novel. 'The Black Locomotive' invites readers on a journey through an intriguing narrative set amidst the backdrop of concrete and steel. This expertly crafted story, voiced through the lens of history, challenges the notion of progress, revealing that the very advancements we celebrate could be more fragile than we ever imagined.
Set against an exciting premise, a mysterious anomaly emerges during the construction of the top-secret Crossrail extension beneath Buckingham Palace. This groundbreaking archaeological discovery offers profound insights into the origins of London, igniting curiosity about our past and the technological marvels that define our present.
As we delve deeper into this narrative, a compelling question arises: what happens if our modern world collapses? Will the key to survival lie hidden in the technology of yesteryears? This gripping tale promises to blend suspense with thought-provoking themes, appealing to readers passionate about history, archaeology, and the intricate web of human ingenuity.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529074420
Year: 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 400
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529074420
Year: 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 400
Description:
London is built from concrete, steel and the creative urge.
Old technology gives way to the new. Progress is inevitable - but is it more fragile than its inhabitants realise?
A strange anomaly is uncovered in the new top-secret Crossrail extension being built under Buckingham Palace. It is an archeological puzzle, one that may transform our understanding of history - and the origins of London itself.
And if our modern world falls, we may have to turn to the technology of the past in order to save our future.
Set against an exciting premise, a mysterious anomaly emerges during the construction of the top-secret Crossrail extension beneath Buckingham Palace. This groundbreaking archaeological discovery offers profound insights into the origins of London, igniting curiosity about our past and the technological marvels that define our present.
As we delve deeper into this narrative, a compelling question arises: what happens if our modern world collapses? Will the key to survival lie hidden in the technology of yesteryears? This gripping tale promises to blend suspense with thought-provoking themes, appealing to readers passionate about history, archaeology, and the intricate web of human ingenuity.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529074420
Year: 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 400
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529074420
Year: 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 400
Description:
London is built from concrete, steel and the creative urge.
Old technology gives way to the new. Progress is inevitable - but is it more fragile than its inhabitants realise?
A strange anomaly is uncovered in the new top-secret Crossrail extension being built under Buckingham Palace. It is an archeological puzzle, one that may transform our understanding of history - and the origins of London itself.
And if our modern world falls, we may have to turn to the technology of the past in order to save our future.