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Read moreA novel by Tylda Matthews

Three lives.Two centuries.One lost secret.
A research student uncovers a forgotten Victorian manuscript, and with it, links to one of Victorian London’s darkest secrets.
Published 28 November 2026 · The Book Guild
The story
In the 1990s, aspiring rock musician Chris Bryston falls for Oona Chang the moment he sees her. Meanwhile, research student Stephen Harker discovers a forgotten Victorian manuscript that could rescue his faltering academic career. Written by psychologist Dr Henry Villiers, it unveils the dark, decadent underbelly of Victorian London, rife with secret societies and blood-soaked Imperial intrigue.
About the author
Tylda Matthews is a musician, DJ and author. He has lived in the UK, where he attended Durham University. He has lived and worked in South Korea as an academic, specialising in Victorian literature, and in India as a Radio DJ and podcast producer. He now lives in rural Ireland with his wife.
Published by The Book Guild on 28 November 2026 in paperback and eBook.
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