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**Product Details:**
- **Title:** An Instance of the Fingerpost
- **Author:** Iain Pears
- **Publisher:** Penguin
- **Language:** English
- **Paperback:** 704 pages
- **ISBN-10:** 009975181X
- **ISBN-13:** 978-0099751816
- **Item Weight:** 506 g
- **Dimensions:** 12.9 x 3.8 x 19.8 cm
**Description:**
"An Instance of the Fingerpost" by Iain Pears is a historical mystery set in Oxford during the 1660s, a time of intellectual, scientific, religious, and political upheaval. The novel begins with the mysterious death of Robert Grove, a fellow of New College, and the subsequent accusation of murder against a young woman. The story unfolds through the perspectives of four witnesses, each offering their version of events:
1. Marco da Cola: A Venetian Catholic who seeks credit for the invention of blood transfusion.
2. Jack Prescott: The son of a supposed Royalist traitor determined to vindicate his father.
3. John Wallis: Chief cryptographer for both Cromwell and Charles II, a mathematician, theologian, and skilled plotter.
4. Anthony Wood: A renowned Oxford antiquary.
As these witnesses share their accounts, the reader is drawn into a complex web of intrigue, political maneuvering, and intellectual pursuits. Each version of events contributes to a puzzle, and only one of them reveals the extraordinary truth behind Robert Grove's death.
"An Instance of the Fingerpost" is a masterful historical mystery that combines intricate plotting with insights into the political intrigues of Restoration England. It keeps readers guessing until the final page and is often compared to works by authors like Agatha Christie and Umberto Eco. Iain Pears' storytelling brilliance shines in this captivating tale set against the backdrop of a vibrant 17th-century world.
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