A famed Oxford historian is found dead in his study one night, all evidence pointing to his son, Stephen, who was about to be disinherited from the family fortune. When Stephen's fingerprints are found on the murder weapon, his guilt seems undeniable-- but then, the revelation that the deceased man was involved in a deadly hunt for a priceless relic in Northern France at the end of World War II lends credence to Stephen's innocence.
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Publisher:
New York, N.Y. : Minotaur Books, 2010
Edition:
1st ed
ISBN:
9780312539078
031253907X
031253907X
Branch Call Number:
F TOL NVD
Characteristics:
x, 325 p. ; 25 cm
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Add a CommentI generally love historical fiction, especially those based in England that employ a little mystery and a few twists and this book had all of that but just seemed to be missing something. It was an alright read, but nothing more. I found the plot lagging in parts and had figured the whole thing out about 1/3 of the way through.
I'd recommend this as a good summer read for a lazy day at the cottage.