Loved itthis is a fantastic novel that I absolutely love reading
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The Luminaries (2013)
Others: Overwhelmingly positive Winner of the Man Booker Prize of 2013. Wonderful novel taking place in New-Zealand during the golden rush. Une intrigue complexe et fine à la fois, vrai roman d'aventure historique mais pas seulement. L'auteur s'amuse avec nous et nous mène de révélations en révélations tout en nous laissant à la fin du livre avec une grande envie de continuer dans le monde qu'elle a créé pour nous.
- ISBN:
- 9780771019104
- Length:
- 832 pages
Genres: mystery, historical fiction
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