Charles Darwin

Set in 1858, the narrative explores Charles Darwin's life as a gentleman scientist at Down House, where he grapples with his groundbreaking theory of evolution. At forty-nine, he is still in the process of compiling his extensive research into a comprehensive manuscript on species, which has consumed over two decades of his life. The book delves into his intellectual struggles and the quest for certainty regarding his revolutionary ideas before they become a focal point of public debate.