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The Quincunx: The Inheritance of John Huffam; [With a New Afterword by the Author]
Charles Palliser
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Description for The Quincunx: The Inheritance of John Huffam; [With a New Afterword by the Author]
Paperback. A novel set in 19th century England that deals with the varying fortunes of young John Huffam and his mother. Num Pages: 1248 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 50. Weight in Grams: 848.
The Quincunx is an epic Dickensian-like mystery novel set in 19th century England, and concerns the varying fortunes of young John Huffam and his mother. A thrilling complex plot is made more intriguing by the unreliable narrator of the book - how much can we believe of what he says? First published in 1989, The Quincunx was a surprise bestseller and began a trend for pastiche Victorian novels. It remains one of the best.
The Quincunx is an epic Dickensian-like mystery novel set in 19th century England, and concerns the varying fortunes of young John Huffam and his mother. A thrilling complex plot is made more intriguing by the unreliable narrator of the book - how much can we believe of what he says? First published in 1989, The Quincunx was a surprise bestseller and began a trend for pastiche Victorian novels. It remains one of the best.
Product Details
Publisher
Penguin
Number of pages
1248
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Condition
New
Number of Pages
1248
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780140177626
SKU
V9780140177626
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99-25
About Charles Palliser
Charles Palliser was born in the US but has lived in the UK since childhood. For a number of years he lectured in English at the University of Strathclyde but resigned to write full time after the success of The Quincunx. He is the author of four novels
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