At a Stroke 1

Born in Northampton in 1816, John Durdin aspired to wealth through hard work and astute investment. Drawn to London, with his wife Jane, he mixed with other men of vision: men of letters, artists and scientists. His dream appeared to be coming true – even if it had to be nudged a little from time to time. But his seared conscience was to bring its own, bitter reward, and who would suffer as John’s house of cards began to topple?