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Dark Matter: The Private Life of Sir Isaac Newton
Dark Matter The Private Life of Sir Isaac Newton
Author: Philip Kerr
I swore not to tell this story while Newton was still alive. — 1696, young Christopher Ellis is sent to the Tower of London, but not as a prisoner. Though Ellis is notoriously hotheaded and was caught fighting an illegal duel, he arrives at the Tower as assistant to the renowned scientist Sir Isaac Newton. Newton is Warden of the Royal Mint, whic...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780609609811
ISBN-10: 0609609815
Publication Date: 10/1/2002
Pages: 352
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4.1 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Crown
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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sharrona avatar reviewed Dark Matter: The Private Life of Sir Isaac Newton on + 207 more book reviews
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Fairly interesting. The author's attempt at writing in the language of Newton's period was clumsy. And there were a couple of odd plot elements left hanging that could have been tied in to make a much more satisfying story.
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Nicely done. Well researched and written to be easily understood
Spuddie avatar reviewed Dark Matter: The Private Life of Sir Isaac Newton on + 412 more book reviews
Excellent historical mystery featuring Sir Issac Newton and his (fictional, I think) assisstant Christopher Ellis, taking place when Newton was Warden of the Royal Mint (as he was in real life) at the Tower of London in 1696. Well-written and richly woven with details of the period, the mystery itself is even an interesting one!


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