Autor Robert Dinsdale

A gothic, historical tale of found family and friendship, loss and redemption, Once a Monster is a dazzling reimagining of the myth of the Minotaur set in 19th century London. ‘Robert Dinsdale mixes history and mythology with great panache . .. Richly…

Engaging and enchanting . . . a fairytale for adults, with all the wonder – and terror – that that entails Observer on The ToymakersLondon, 1861: Ten-year-old Nell belongs to a crew of mudlarks who work a stretch of the Thames along the Ratcliffe Highway.…