If the plot synopsis sounds rather strange, rest assured. The strange affair of spring heeled jack 2010 an alternate history novel by author mark hodder, portraying spring heeled jack as a time traveler. Read the strange affair of spring heeled jack by mark hodder available from rakuten kobo. The strange affair of spring heeled jack audiobook by. Mark hodder is the author of the strange affair of spring heeled jackwinner of the philip k. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The strange affair of springheeled jack 2010 an alternate history novel by author mark hodder, portraying springheeled jack as a time traveler. Hodders strange affair of springheeled jack features all of the above, and the tropes are paraded with distinctive flair. Free download or read online dead cert pdf epub book. Pdf in the frame book by dick francis free download 304. The strange affair of spring heeled jack by mark hodder. The novel is a steampunk tale set in an alternative england where queen victoria was actually killed in the 1840 assassination attempt and prince.
Perhaps it will suffice to say that 10th of june 1840 is the critical date in the novel. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 304 pages and is available in paperback format. This book could and should become one of the definitive texts about springheeled jack in the years to come. This 1861 is a strange distorted place in which queen victoria was assassinated in 1840, and the monarch, through some constitutional. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2010, and was written by mark hodder. The curious case of the clockwork man by mark hodder. Apr 27, 20 the explanation for spring heeled jack was one that i guessed pretty quickly but is, i guess, a spoiler. The following two novels, the curious case of the clockworkman and expedition to the mountains of the moon.
Spring heeled jack is a real victorian phenomena and is worth a look in wikipedia, but read this after you have listened to the book. I couldnt wait to turn the page to see what mischief burton and swynburn got up to in the pursuit of spring heeled jack. Hodder has carefully followed the real myth and speculation in the story he has woven. To receive the access to the latest issue delivered to your inbox free each week, enter your. Find a library or download libby an app by overdrive. Charles dickens, michael moorcock surely the books godfather, and acknowledged by mark hodder, jack finney, robert heinlein, and lots and lots of others, get your history right so that you can change it with impunity and keep the reader with you, stir it all together. Pdf dead cert book by dick francis free download 277 pages. The strange affair of spring heeled jack, mark hodder. Pdf in the frame book by dick francis free download 304 pages. The series follows the adventures of two victorianera protagonists based on two historical figures, richard francis burton and algernon charles swinburne, in mid. Spring heeled jack 1989 a combination prose and graphic novel by philip pullman in which spring heeled jack saves a group of plucky orphans from the malevolent mack the knife.
The strange affair of springheeled jack by mark hodder. Hes the creator and caretaker of the blakiana website. The strange affair of spring heeled jack by mark hodder, 9781522687870, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Its kinda sorta set in the victorian era and features many historical figures who are misused to serve the authors evil purposes. The following two novels, the curious case of the clockworkman and expedition to the mountains of the moon, were released in 2011 and 2012 respectively to. Springheeled jack 1989 a combination prose and graphic novel by philip pullman in which springheeled jack saves a group of plucky orphans from the malevolent mack the knife.
The strange affair of springheeled jack won its author the philip k dick award for best novel last year, what makes this acheivement even more remarkable is that it was also the authors debut. The strange affair of springheeled jack by mark hodder by curlygeek04, january 26, 2012. Books by mark hodder author of the strange affair of. Editions of the strange affair of spring heeled jack by. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 277 pages and is available in paperback format. Pdf decider book by dick francis free download 341 pages.
Burton and swinburne in the strange affair of spring heeled. The twist is that it actually explains how the alternate reality came to be. The figure of springheeled jack has a burgeoning literature, and mark hodders novel is an intriguing twist on the theme, marrying that peculiar folkloric creature to a steampunk timetravel epic. The strange affair of spring heeled jack mark hodder.
The first edition of the novel was published in 1962, and was written by dick francis. This acclaimed book by mark hodder is available at in several formats for your ereader. Fortunately, theres also a healthy press of additional themes and ideas floating in the background to distract you from them and freshen the narrative up a little. Sep 01, 2010 mark hodder is the author of the strange affair of spring heeled jack winner of the philip k. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He explored the nyanza, failed to circumnavigate it, didnt find the niles. What mark hodder has done with his two main characters is enlarged on their personalities and then given them an alternative life story to fit his very steam punk theme. The strange affair of spring heeled jack 1 a burton. The strange affair of springheeled jack by mark hodder by curlygeek04, january 26, 2012 springheeled jack is pretty much what youd expect it to be its good, fun steampunk set in an alternate version of victorian england. The main characters of this mystery, fiction story are. I have often thought that when a man selects one word over another he often reveals far more of himself than he intended. Mark hodder, the strange affair of spring heeled jack. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 511 pages and is available in paperback format.
Mar 22, 2011 mark hodder is the author of the strange affair of spring heeled jack winner of the philip k. Pdf the strange affair of spring heeled jack book by mark. Editions for the strange affair of spring heeled jack. Mark hodder author of the strange affair of spring heeled. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 341 pages and is available in paperback format. The strange affair of spring heeled jack by mark hodder read. Mark hodder author of the strange affair of spring heeled jack. Springheeled jack is pretty much what youd expect it to be its good, fun steampunk set in an alternate version of victorian england. The strange affair of spring heeled jack book by mark hodder. Books by mark hodder author of the strange affair of spring. Pdf the strange affair of spring heeled jack book by. Mark hodder is an english steampunk author, since 2008 living in spain. Free download or read online in the frame pdf epub book. The strange affair of springheeled jack, by mark hodder.
Oct 21, 2010 the strange affair of springheeled jack mark hodder. Thoroughly researched, john matthewss writing is effortlessly accessible for both newcomers and those familiar with londons original bogeyman. Hodder does lay it on a bit thick with the historical figures a young newsboy oscar wilde just one example of maybe trying a bit. The strange affair of spring heeled jack by mark hodder london, 1861. The first edition of the novel was published in 1976, and was written by dick francis. The first edition of the novel was published in february 1st 1993, and was written by dick francis. Mark hodder quotes author of the strange affair of spring. Get a free ebook by joining our mailing list today. The strange affair of spring heeled jack offers enjoyable adventure, helped by the fact that richard burton is such a great figure, and hodder managing to utilize him and his many talents and backstory quite well. Buy the the strange affair of spring heeled jack ebook. The strange affair of springheeled jack, a book by mark.
Let me know what you think about this book down below and if you plan on picking it up soon. Debut novelist mark hodder outrageously reinvents both victorian england and pulp fiction in the guise of a complicated timetravel novel. Mark hodder has 35 books on goodreads with 34836 ratings. The series follows the adventures of two victorianera protagonists based on two historical figures, richard francis burton and algernon charles swinburne, in midlate 19th century london. Dick award 2010and its sequel, the curious case of the clockwork man. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The main characters of this science fiction, steampunk story are sir richard francis. Lewis carrolls alice in wonderland mark hodders burton and swinburne in the strange affair of spring heeled jack william. Mark hodder is the author of the strange affair of spring heeled jack winner of the philip k. The strange affair of spring heeled jack seizes the trend in an intriguingly weird story that turns history on its head, thanks to the inept bungling of a timetraveler who, in our world, was one of the most notorious urban legends of victorian england. Editions of the strange affair of spring heeled jack by mark. Buy a cheap copy of the strange affair of spring heeled. The strange affair of springheeled jack mark hodder. Spring heeled jack is a violent and mysterious creature who preys upon women and is known for giant leaps. The explanation for springheeled jack was one that i guessed pretty quickly but is, i guess, a spoiler. The strange affair of spring heeled jack, mark hodder the.
79 638 612 423 203 1326 741 1396 1146 1163 540 45 318 516 409 41 689 418 642 603 723 953 800 1276 738 506 465 1023 14 1255 627 292 371 147 1090