Cephas Catchpole is a young orphan in 19th century England, apprenticed as a chimney sweep to a cruel master. When he is mistaken for dead after an accidental fall and buried alive, he is rescued from his fate by two unwitting bodysnatchers. Against his will, Cephas finds himself drawn into the criminals' shady underworld and begins to uncover a murderous conspiracy involving medical malpractice, his mysterious parentage and the dreaded speckled monster itself - smallpox.
This is a gripping and atmospheric Dickensian tale in two volumes for young readers, filled with suspense, humour and more twists than a hangman's noose.
- ISBN13 9781912233328
- Publish Date 1 June 2018
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 26 July 2022
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Salariya Book Company Ltd
- Imprint Scribo
- Edition Illustrated edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 160
- Language English