If you're drawn to stories where the line between reality and fantasy blurs, "The End of Mr. Y" might just satisfy that craving. You'll follow Ariel Manto as she dives into a book that is not just a narrative but a gateway to a mind-bending journey. Its mix of philosophical thought experiments and a Victorian backdrop with a modern twist makes it a compelling read for anyone who loves a good intellectual puzzle wrapped in an adventure.

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• Orange Prize Nominee for Fiction Longlist (2008)

When Ariel Manto uncovers a copy of "The End of Mr. Y" in a second-hand bookstore, she can't believe her eyes. She knows enough about its author, the outlandish Victorian scientist Thomas Lumas, to know that copies are exceedingly rare. And, some say, cursed.With "Mr. Y" under her arm, Ariel finds herself thrust into a thrilling adventure of love, sex, death and time travel.

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