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An Instance of the Fingerpost
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A historical thriller set in 17th century England, where four narrators provide conflicting accounts of a murder and the truth becomes increasingly elusive.

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We all live in a web of stories, and there are no beginnings or endings.

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life

History is not the past, it is the present. We carry our history with us. We are our history.

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history

No one is as evil as they appear, and no one is as good as they appear.

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appearance

In times of crisis, the true nature of a person is revealed.

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crisis

Truth is often lost in the fog of deception.

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truthdeception

Betrayal can come from the most unexpected places.

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betrayal

The pursuit of power corrupts even the noblest of hearts.

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Greed knows no bounds and can consume even the most virtuous souls.

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greed

Justice is often elusive, but it is our duty to seek it nonetheless.

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justice

The line between truth and lies can be blurred, and it is up to us to discern it.

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