Niklas Natt och Dag's '1793' plunges readers into a dark and unforgiving Stockholm, a city reeling from social unrest and political instability. The novel follows Cecil Winge, a brilliant but ailing lawyer, and Mickel Cardell, a one-armed ex-soldier, as they investigate a gruesome murder. Set against a backdrop of squalor and decadence, this historical thriller unearths the city's deepest secrets and exposes the brutal realities of life in 18th-century Sweden. It's a compelling blend of historical detail, psychological depth, and relentless suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat.