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Twelfth night mystery woven in New Zealand goldfields.
If you're fascinated by historical settings with a twist of suspense, "The Luminaries" could be your next great read. Imagine diving into the intricate web of a 19th-century New Zealand gold rush town, all while untangling a complex mystery that aligns with the stars. Eleanor Catton's skill in crafting vivid atmospheres and multi-layered stories will not just transport you back in time but also keep you guessing at every turn.
- Booker Prize (2013)
- Dylan Thomas Prize Nominee (2014)
- Governor General's Literary Awards / Prix littéraires du Gouverneur général for Fiction (2013)
- Australian Book Industry Award (ABIA) for International Book (2014)
- Women's Prize for Fiction Nominee for Longlist (2014)
- Walter Scott Prize Nominee (2014)
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction (2013)
- Ockham New Zealand Book Awards for Fiction (NZ Post Awards) (2014)
- RSL Encore Award Nominee (2013)
- Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2015)
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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Twelfth night mystery woven in New Zealand goldfields.
If you're fascinated by historical settings with a twist of suspense, "The Luminaries" could be your next great read. Imagine diving into the intricate web of a 19th-century New Zealand gold rush town, all while untangling a complex mystery that aligns with the stars. Eleanor Catton's skill in crafting vivid atmospheres and multi-layered stories will not just transport you back in time but also keep you guessing at every turn.
- Booker Prize (2013)
- Dylan Thomas Prize Nominee (2014)
- Governor General's Literary Awards / Prix littéraires du Gouverneur général for Fiction (2013)
- Australian Book Industry Award (ABIA) for International Book (2014)
- Women's Prize for Fiction Nominee for Longlist (2014)
- Walter Scott Prize Nominee (2014)
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction (2013)
- Ockham New Zealand Book Awards for Fiction (NZ Post Awards) (2014)
- RSL Encore Award Nominee (2013)
- Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2015)