A Most Grievous Error in Judgement: Excerpt from The Abominable Tales of London's Doom

by C.C. Cortland

A Victorian steampunk melodrama. Of an earnest young reporter out on a mission to faithfully record events.
Pray do not judge too harshly, the self-indulgent hubris and blatant tribute to the literary greats such as Poe and Verne, and Wells. Crafted for the Pen to Publish 4, 2021 Competition I humbly offer this short-form essay for your consideration.

12 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 6, 2021

About the author

Born and brought up in the Highlands, the author still resides there. They have traveled around the globe at times, but not for long, always seeking to return home. Starting many a novel over the years, Trader – Prelude is the first completed.

Reviews

[Tricia Toney · Rating 3 out of 5]

A young reporter sets out to cover a story down on the docks. This story is set in steampunk England, where the monsters can step out of nightmares and into real life.,