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Iain Pears transports readers to 17th‑century Oxford, where the venerable halls of New College and the broader university backdrop ground the story in a realistic historical setting.
The narrative centers on Sarah Blundy, who is accused of murder. Through four varied viewpoints, the novel gradually pieces together the events that led to her predicament, culminating in a striking revelation.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Iain Pears
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