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An Instance of the Fingerpost

by Iain Pears, Iain Pears · 1997

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This book is set in the 1660's, and tells the story of Sarah Blundy who is accused of murder. The story is told from four different perspectives, and as you read each one you learn so much more about the events, and there is a huge plot twist at the end!

FictionHistoryMurderNew College (University of Oxford)ReligionScienceFiction, historicalFiction, mystery & detective, generalEngland, fictionLarge type booksFiction, historical, generalUniversity of Oxford