Instance of the Fingerpost
Explore the murky world of 17th-century Oxford in this iconic historical thriller
By Iain Pears | Publisher: Random House
About the book
Oxford, 1660s. A scholar is dead, a woman stands accused, and four men tell their versions of the truth.
Each testimony contradicts the last - and only one reveals what truly happened.
Pears’ sweeping novel combines intellectual intrigue with page-turning mystery. An Instance of the Fingerpost is a triumph of storytelling: erudite, immersive and utterly gripping.
‘A novel that combines the simple pleasures of Agatha Christie with the intellectual subtlety of Umberto Eco’ The Times
Editions of Instance of the Fingerpost
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099751816
- EBook
- ISBN 9781446466230
Read an Excerpt
Oxford, 1660s. A scholar is dead, a woman stands accused, and four men tell their versions of the truth.
Each testimony contradicts the last - and only one reveals what truly happened.
Pears’ sweeping novel combines intellectual intrigue with page-turning mystery. An Instance of the Fingerpost is a triumph of storytelling: erudite, immersive and utterly gripping.
‘A novel that combines the simple pleasures of Agatha Christie with the intellectual subtlety of Umberto Eco’ The Times
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Instance of the Fingerpost about?
Oxford, 1660s. A scholar is dead, a woman stands accused, and four men tell their versions of the truth.
Each testimony contradicts the last - and only one reveals what truly happened.
Pears’ sweeping novel combines intellectual intrigue with page-turning mystery. An Instance of the Fingerpost is a triumph of storytelling: erudite, immersive and utterly gripping.
‘A novel that combines the simple pleasures of Agatha Christie with the intellectual subtlety of Umberto Eco’ The Times
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Instance of the Fingerpost?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Instance of the Fingerpost?
Iain Pears
Who is the Publisher of the book Instance of the Fingerpost?
Random House
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Instance of the Fingerpost is available as paperback(ISBN 9780099751816) and ebook(ISBN 9781446466230)
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