An edition of An instance of the fingerpost
(1997)
An instance of the fingerpost
by Iain Pears
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This novel is centred on a suspicious death, that of Robert Grove, fellow of New College. Four witnesses each give their own account of the proceedings, but only one of them is telling the truth.
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Fiction, History, Murder, New College (University of Oxford), Religion, Science, Fiction, historical, Fiction, mystery & detective, general, England, fiction, Large type books, Fiction, historical, general, University of OxfordPeople
Marco de Cola, Jack Prescott, John Wallis, Anthony Wood, Charles II, Oliver Cromwell, Sarah BlundyPlaces
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An Instance of the Fingerpost: A Novel
April 10, 2000, Riverhead Trade
Paperback
in English
1573227951 9781573227957
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"Marco da Cola, gentleman of Venice, respectfully presents his greetings."
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This book is set in the 1660's, and tells the story of Sarah Blundy who is accused of murder. The story is told from four different perspectives, and as you read each one you learn so much more about the events, and there is a huge plot twist at the end!
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