The city of London sought in the heat of summer, 1858. But it was not merely the sun that scorched the metropolis. An even more detestable force infested its very heart: the River Thames. Years of industrial waste had transformed London's lifeblood into a foul-smelling mire. The stench was overwhelming, a miasma that clung to engineering feats ever

Nestled amidst a vibrant city scene, rose the Crystal Palace, a monumental edifice of glass and iron. This spectacular structure, built for the Great Exhibition of 1851, was hailed as a symbol of industrial progress. Its immense dimensions left visitors awe-struck, while its gilded interior allowed for a radiant glow within. Contained in its v

A whisper travels on the breeze, a tale spun from honeyed lies and acrimonious truths. It speaks of a flow, its waters glinting with the temptation of ecstasy. But within its depths lurks a shadow, a dangerous lure that promises glory at the cost of innocence. They say those who fall in its current are forever lost by the current's grip, their live