Iain Pears

2 summariesThriller, Historical Fiction, Mystery

Iain Pears is a British author known for his historical fiction. His notable works include "An Instance of the Fingerpost," a complex narrative set in 17th-century England, and "The Dream of Scipio," which intertwines stories from different eras in France. Pears' writing often explores themes of history, art, and philosophy.

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Books by Iain Pears

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An Instance of the Fingerpost
Iain Pears
3.9 (21k) average on GoodreadsThriller
In 1660s Oxford, a suspicious death unravels through the conflicting accounts of four witnesses—a physician, a lord's son, a cryptographer, and an antiquarian—each weaving a tangled web of truth and deception around a young woman accused of murder.
The Dream of Scipio
Iain Pears
3.7 (4k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
Across three tumultuous centuries in Provence, three men grapple with love, loyalty, and the nature of civilization, all while haunted by an ancient philosophical text that challenges their every choice.