In 'Days and Nights in London; Or, Studies in Black and Gray,' J. Ewing Ritchie offers an evocative exploration of Victorian London's multifaceted societal canvas. Venturing beyond the façade of gentility, Ritchie unearths the life of both the affluent and the underprivileged, painting a vivid contrast between the opulence and the squalor of the era. Through meticulous observation and a blend of e...