Historical Fiction
The Invention of Fire: A Novel
2015·481 pages
A medieval mystery in 1386 London, where poets John Gower and Geoffrey Chaucer investigate a mass murder tied to the dawn of gun violence.
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A medieval mystery in 1386 London, where poets John Gower and Geoffrey Chaucer investigate a mass murder tied to the dawn of gun violence.
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The author of the acclaimed historical thriller A Burnable Book once again brings medieval London alive in all its color and detail in a riveting novel that imagines the beginnings of gun violence in the Western world. London, 1386: A mass murder has taken place within the city walls. Sixteen unidentified men have been slaughtered in a public privy. Poet John Gower, a colleague of Geoffrey Chaucer, is asked to look into the deaths by an old friend, uncovering implications that resonate through t...
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Romance & sex
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Minor references to bawdy behavior; no explicit scenes depicted.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violent scenes including mass murder and graphic depictions of death.
Profanity
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Moderate use of period-specific vulgar language as noted in reviews.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol use typical of medieval setting.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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Minor references to medieval religious context and clergy.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Moderate depiction of medieval power struggles and class dynamics.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate portrayal of systemic suffering and class-based cruelty.
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