An Instance of the Fingerpost
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Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Author:
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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Oxford 1663: Dr. Grove is murdered in his chambers. The prime suspect is a servant woman who is subsequently sentenced to death by hanging.
Four people tell their version of the events that led to this death: Marco da Cola, a traveler from Venice, a merchant's son, who happened to be in the neighborhood; James Prestcott, intent on proving that his father was not a traitor to England; Dr. Wallis, famed mathematician, who lived close to Dr. Grove, and whose specialty is deciphering codes; and Mr. Wood, historian, acquainted with all involved.
This is a great piece of historical writing - I found it interesting to read about this time period. Not to mention that it will keep you guessing until the end!
P.S. The online Merriam-Webster defines Fingerpost as ...
1 : a post bearing one or more signs often terminating in a pointing finger
2 : something serving as a guide to understanding or knowledge
Four people tell their version of the events that led to this death: Marco da Cola, a traveler from Venice, a merchant's son, who happened to be in the neighborhood; James Prestcott, intent on proving that his father was not a traitor to England; Dr. Wallis, famed mathematician, who lived close to Dr. Grove, and whose specialty is deciphering codes; and Mr. Wood, historian, acquainted with all involved.
This is a great piece of historical writing - I found it interesting to read about this time period. Not to mention that it will keep you guessing until the end!
P.S. The online Merriam-Webster defines Fingerpost as ...
1 : a post bearing one or more signs often terminating in a pointing finger
2 : something serving as a guide to understanding or knowledge
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