The Quincunx by Charles Palliser
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.
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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| ISBN 13 | 9780140177626 |
| ISBN 10 | 0140177620 |
| Title | The Quincunx |
| Author | Charles Palliser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 1995-06-29 |
| Number of pages | 1248 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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