An Instance of the Fingerpost
by Iain Pears
Description
Set against the backdrop of Restoration England in the tumultuous 1660s, this novel plunges into the intellectual heart of Oxford, a city buzzing with scientific, religious, and political upheaval. When a fellow of New College dies under mysterious circumstances, a young woman is accused of his murder, setting the stage for a complex and gripping narrative. The story unfolds through the distinct perspectives of four witnesses—an ambitious physician, the son of a supposed traitor, a skilled cryptographer, and a respected antiquarian—each offering their own version of events. As these interwoven accounts reveal secrets, betrayals, and hidden motives, the reader is drawn into a masterful puzzle where the truth lies concealed beneath layers of deception, demanding careful attention until the final revelation.
Available Editions
paperback
Riverhead Trade
Published Apr 10, 2000
704 pages
ISBN: 9781573227957
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Details
First Published
1997
Language
eng
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