A Gilded Serpent

James Edward Muddock's "A Gilded Serpent" is a richly woven tapestry of intrigue and moral complexity set against the backdrop of Victorian society. The narrative unfolds through a masterful interplay of vivid characterization and intricate plotting, immersing readers in a world where ambition and vice dance in a haunting symphony. Muddock'Äôs use of intricate language and evocative imagery not on...