About:
'Domino' by Ross King is a multi-layered historical novel set in 18th century London. The story follows the narrative of George Cautley, an artist, who becomes entangled in a web of intrigue, deception, and mystery as he navigates the opulent and decadent world of London's high society. The plot unfolds through intertwining life histories, where characters wear masks both literally and figuratively, blurring the lines between reality and illusion. King's contemplative and painterly writing style immerses the reader in a world of sensual and idle pleasures, while exploring themes of identity, perception, and the complexities of human nature.
From The Publisher:
Ross King's delightful, Rabelaisian novel recounts the adventures of young George Cautley, an aspiring artist who, as he makes his way through London's high society, finds that nothing is as it seems and everyone wears a disguise. Moving from masquerade balls in London to the magnificent and mysterious opera houses of Venice, Cautley is drawn into a web of intrigue and murder spun by the seductive and tempestuous Lady Beauclair. Suspenseful, menacing, and laced with black humor, King's picaresque tale is full of surprisesand suspense, told at the pace of a thriller and with the richness of a restored painting.
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