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An Instance of the Fingerpost : Explore the murky world of 17th-century Oxford in this iconic historical thriller

Iain Pears

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An Instance of the Fingerpost : Explore the murky world of 17th-century Oxford in this iconic historical thriller

by Iain Pears
An Instance of the Fingerpost : Explore the murky world of 17th-century Oxford in this iconic historical thriller - Thryft
An Instance of the Fingerpost : Explore the murky world of 17th-century Oxford in this iconic historical thriller - Thryft

Historical thriller that uncovers a murder mystery.

This book is a captivating historical thriller set in 17th-century Oxford, filled with intellectual, religious, scientific, and political tensions. Through four different perspectives, it explores the murder of Robert Grove and the trial of Sarah Blundy. Each witness provides their version of events, but only one reveals the extraordinary truth. With its brilliant writing and gripping storyline, An Instance of the Fingerpost is a must-read for those who enjoy suspenseful historical fiction that keeps you guessing until the very end.

  • Martin Beck Award (1999)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

An Instance of the Fingerpost : Explore the murky world of 17th-century Oxford in this iconic historical thriller

by Iain Pears
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ISBN: 9780099751816
Author: Iain Pears
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 1998-09-14
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Crime, Mystery Thriller, Mystery, Thriller
Goodreads rating: 3.94
(rated by 25407 readers)

Description

We are in Oxford in the 1660s - a time, and place, of great intellectual, scientific, religious and political ferment. Robert Grove, a fellow of New College is found dead in suspicious circumstances. A young woman is accused of his murder. We hear about the events surrounding his death from four witnesses: Marco da Cola, a Venetian Catholic intent on claiming credit for the invention of blood transfusion; Jack Prescott, the son of a supposed traitor to the Royalist cause determined to vindicate his father; John Wallis, chief cryptographer to both Cromwell and Charles II, a mathematician, theologican and inveterate plotter; and Anthony Wood, the famous Oxford antiquary. Each witness tells their version of what happened. Only one reveals the extraordinary truth.An Instance of the Fingerpost is a magnificent tour de force: an utterly compelling historical mystery story with a plot that twists and turns and keeps the reader guessing until the very last page.
 

Historical thriller that uncovers a murder mystery.

This book is a captivating historical thriller set in 17th-century Oxford, filled with intellectual, religious, scientific, and political tensions. Through four different perspectives, it explores the murder of Robert Grove and the trial of Sarah Blundy. Each witness provides their version of events, but only one reveals the extraordinary truth. With its brilliant writing and gripping storyline, An Instance of the Fingerpost is a must-read for those who enjoy suspenseful historical fiction that keeps you guessing until the very end.

  • Martin Beck Award (1999)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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