Some Rise By Sin by Sion Scott-Wilson

Some Rise By Sin by Sion Scott-Wilson

Some Rise by Sin is a rich, authentic and absorbing historical narrative with a darker edge, a story of surviving on the outskirts of respectability. Suffused with the dark and grimy atmosphere of Regency London, it explores what ambition can mean for poor people in a society that conspires to grind them down at every turn.

"A fascinating well-researched tale, set on the fringes of respectability Some wonderful dialogue: 'They do say that London is like a man reclining: the West End is his head, the shining face of our metropolis; the City, a great belly – a repository of trade, our sustenance; the East End, his arse.' Siôn Scott-Wilson has written a cracking, well-researched piece of historical fiction, it’s brutal but exciting, funny and very authentic, all in all, A terrific read!" -Goodreads, 5*

"A dark and yet fascinating historical fiction. I always appreciate if the language feels like the language spoken at the period covered and this book did not fail me." -Goodreads, 5*

"An entertaining picaresque novel. Effusive, full of cant and slang, dynamic and effervescent. There has clearly, too, been a huge amount of research, much of which appears here in the descriptions of streets, interiors, gambling dens and drinking houses." -Goodreads, 5*

"Some Rise By Sin is a rich, authentic and compelling historical novel with a dark edge. It evokes the griminess and grubbiness perfectly and the idiosyncratic characters who walk these streets are both fascinating and engaging. From street urchins and circus freaks to boxers, surgeons and prostitutes, it is peopled by a cast who really come alive on the page. This is a beautifully crafted, historical novel with dark, horror elements balanced against witty humour and is both deeply philosophical but highly readable." -Goodreads, 5*

"I could almost hear the characters banter. What makes this story jump off the page is the brilliantly written and wholly engaging dialogue, told in the vernacular of early 19th century east end Londoners." -Goodreads, 5*

Siôn Scott-Wilson writes short stories, novels, and plays. His first novel, The Sleepwalker's Introduction to Flight, was published in 2008 and was listed for the CrimeFest Last Laugh Award. He won the Yeovil Literary Prize for Best Novel in 2013 and was a runner-up for the Fish Publishing Prize in 2008. Siôn holds an MSc (Distinction) in Creative Writing from the University of Edinburgh. Siôn is a keen épéeist, skier, tennis player, and cyclist. He has appeared nude on the London stage, and he has a BAFTA nomination.

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ISBN 13	9781838498702
ISBN 10	1838498702
Title	Some Rise By Sin
Author	Sion Scott-Wilson
Series	Sammy And Facey
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Deixis Press
Year published	2021-09-15
Number of pages	372
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.