Miracle Gold: A Novel (Vol. 2 of 3)

"Miracle Gold" by Richard Dowling is a story set in London in the 1880s, where a clockmaker named Oscar Leigh believes he has found a way to make a special form of gold.The novel explores what drives people, how social class affects them, and what it means to be human. The book opens with a lively afternoon tea where conversations hint at hidden tensions, showing us the unique character of Oscar Leigh, who is focused on his gold. His interactions with the other characters, specifically Miss Ashton and John Hanbury, begin to build the story, suggesting that deeper conflicts are about to erupt.