Set against the backdrop of Victorian London and Yorkshire, this book blends Science Fiction, Crime, and Historical Fiction. It presents a gripping narrative while delving into the intricacies of 19th-century social history, offering readers a unique perspective on the era's societal dynamics.
The year is 1888. First Commander Ashto, and Apprentice Commander, Atia, land on Earth from planet Jara. Their mission is to assess the potential of this little-known planet for possible inclusion into the Jaran Galactic Federation.
In 1973, Stella, a university student, took her own life by jumping from a high-rise building. Meanwhile, in the present, crime fiction writer Robert Cross is organising a fifty-year reunion of his university friends. But as long forgotten memories emerge, Robert is left to piece together the reality of Stella's death.