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The apple fell, the Greene Lyon roared, and a new universe was born. But what really happened in Isaac Newton’s orchard?
Isaac Newton was a man driven by a passion to unlock the secrets of the universe. But those were God’s secrets, and 1660s England was a dangerous place for a young scholar who dared to challenge God’s supremacy. This was a land whose people also believed in the devil and the power of magic.
But Isaac’s quest to understand the universe would not be silenced, even when tempted by dark impulses and a passion for Alice Cutler, whose life is threatened by a disciple of the Witchfinder General. A desperate Isaac, a seeker of knowledge but also a young man in love and fearing his life is falling apart, is driven to scientific creation and choices with fatal outcomes.
This beautifully imagined novel examines one of our great historical myths and follows Newton’s path to becoming the Greene Lyon, alchemy’s symbolic creature who devours the sun. A compelling story that explores the tensions between the thirst for knowledge and the consequences of desire, Greene Lyon will haunt you long after the apple has fallen from the tree.
Editions of Greene Lyon
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781991103239
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The apple fell, the Greene Lyon roared, and a new universe was born. But what really happened in Isaac Newton’s orchard?
Isaac Newton was a man driven by a passion to unlock the secrets of the universe. But those were God’s secrets, and 1660s England was a dangerous place for a young scholar who dared to challenge God’s supremacy. This was a land whose people also believed in the devil and the power of magic.
But Isaac’s quest to understand the universe would not be silenced, even when tempted by dark impulses and a passion for Alice Cutler, whose life is threatened by a disciple of the Witchfinder General. A desperate Isaac, a seeker of knowledge but also a young man in love and fearing his life is falling apart, is driven to scientific creation and choices with fatal outcomes.
This beautifully imagined novel examines one of our great historical myths and follows Newton’s path to becoming the Greene Lyon, alchemy’s symbolic creature who devours the sun. A compelling story that explores the tensions between the thirst for knowledge and the consequences of desire, Greene Lyon will haunt you long after the apple has fallen from the tree.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greene Lyon about?
The apple fell, the Greene Lyon roared, and a new universe was born. But what really happened in Isaac Newton’s orchard?
Isaac Newton was a man driven by a passion to unlock the secrets of the universe. But those were God’s secrets, and 1660s England was a dangerous place for a young scholar who dared to challenge God’s supremacy. This was a land whose people also believed in the devil and the power of magic.
But Isaac’s quest to understand the universe would not be silenced, even when tempted by dark impulses and a passion for Alice Cutler, whose life is threatened by a disciple of the Witchfinder General. A desperate Isaac, a seeker of knowledge but also a young man in love and fearing his life is falling apart, is driven to scientific creation and choices with fatal outcomes.
This beautifully imagined novel examines one of our great historical myths and follows Newton’s path to becoming the Greene Lyon, alchemy’s symbolic creature who devours the sun. A compelling story that explores the tensions between the thirst for knowledge and the consequences of desire, Greene Lyon will haunt you long after the apple has fallen from the tree.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Greene Lyon?
Fiction > Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of Greene Lyon?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781991103239
How long is Greene Lyon and how many pages does it have?
Greene Lyon has 320 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Greene Lyon?
Alan Goodwin
Who is the Publisher of the book Greene Lyon?
Quentin Wilson Publishing
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Greene Lyon is available as paperback(ISBN 9781991103239)
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