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Set in 17th-century England, this historical mystery unfolds through four distinct narrators, each providing their perspective on a murder that intertwines their lives. As secrets are revealed and truths emerge, the story explores themes of betrayal, love, and the complexities of human nature against a backdrop of political intrigue. The intricate plot and rich historical detail make it a captivating read, appealing to fans of both mystery and historical fiction.
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An Instance of the Fingerpost, Iain Pears
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- Released
- 2000
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- Subtitle
- A Novel
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Iain Pears
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 706
- ISBN13
- 9781573227957
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Mystery Novels, Thriller, Politics, Murders, Detective Fiction, England, Historical Mystery, Intrigues, 17th century, Lies, Poisons, Poisoning, Dark Academia, Oxford
- First published
- 1997
- Original title
- An Instance of the Fingerpost
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 5
- Description
- Set in 17th-century England, this historical mystery unfolds through four distinct narrators, each providing their perspective on a murder that intertwines their lives. As secrets are revealed and truths emerge, the story explores themes of betrayal, love, and the complexities of human nature against a backdrop of political intrigue. The intricate plot and rich historical detail make it a captivating read, appealing to fans of both mystery and historical fiction.






