This Thing Of Darkness
(Author) Harry ThompsonThe 15th anniversary edition of a brilliant, action-packed and gripping novel of Charles Darwin's voyage on the Beagle - longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. New introduction from Daisy Goodwin. 'A master storyteller' Sunday Times In 1831 Charles Darwin set off in HMS Beagle under the command of Captain Robert Fitzroy on a voyage that would change the world. This is the story of a deep friendship between two men, and the twin obsessions that tear them apart, leading one to triumph, and the other to disaster. 'An outstandingly good first novel. A page-turning action-adventure combined with subtle intellectual arguments. The meticulous research enriches this fascinating tale' Sunday Telegraph
Harry Thompson
Harry Thompson was a British television producer, writer, and novelist. His most famous work is the historical novel "This Thing of Darkness," a gripping exploration of the voyage of Charles Darwin on the HMS Beagle. Thompson's vivid storytelling and meticulous research made him a standout voice in historical fiction.
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