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A man wakes up in 19th-century London in the morgue in author A.A. Sekhon’s “Assumptions.”

The Synopsis

“He awoke in a morgue in London.”

So begins Assumptions, a character-driven novella with a flair for mystery. Set in 1880s London and written by a historical scholar, it serves not only as a study of late Victorian society but of the complexities of human nature itself. Enjoy the first chapter of this page-turner, and you’ll want more!

The Review

This was such a richly woven narrative. The Victorian-era setting was written with such depth and insight that readers instantly felt they could step into the ghastly streets of 19th-century London. The imagery and atmosphere of the story were heavy with dread and shocking events, adding a healthy amount of tension and suspense to the narrative.

The heart of this novella lay in its character development. Instantly, readers are drawn in by the opening sentence, and, without going into much detail, as the story progresses, they are introduced to a unique and deeply human take on an iconic Victorian-era literary figure that keeps them invested. The bond between the protagonist and his friend John, the mystery of how the protagonist ended up in the morgue, and the deeply insightful look into human nature and psychology made this a compelling novella.

The Verdict

Thoughtful, entertaining, and compelling, author A.A. Sekhon’s “Assumptions” is a must-read Victorian-era mystery thriller. The twists and turns, the shocking levels of suspense, and the rich character dynamics at work in this novella immediately hook readers, and the author’s harrowing imagery creates the atmosphere needed to fully immerse readers in the world. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

About the Author

A. A. Sekhon, an avid scholar and student of history and human nature, earned a B. A. as a W. T. Young scholar at Transylvania University, an esteemed liberal arts university, and a Master of Arts in Diplomacy—specializing in history and political science—at the Patterson School of Diplomacy at the University of Kentucky. A native of Lexington, Kentucky, Sekhon has taught classes in history and in political science at a local university there. Assumptions is Sekhon’s first book.

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