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The Luminaries

by Eleanor Catton
$8.90
The Luminaries
The Luminaries

Mysterious astrological tale of 19th century New Zealand.

If you're drawn to intricate narratives and rich historical settings, "The Luminaries" might just be your next big read. Its complex storytelling weaves astrology and mystery into the fabric of a 19th-century New Zealand gold rush town, offering not just a plot-driven adventure but a deep dive into character psyche and fate. Imagine yourself unraveling a sophisticated literary puzzle that rewards patience with its carefully constructed revelations.

  • 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)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Luminaries

by Eleanor Catton
$8.90
ISBN: 9781847084316
Authors: Eleanor Catton
Publisher: Granta Books
Date of Publication: 2013-08-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Contemporary, Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 3.75
(rated by 83287 readers)

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It is 1866, and Walter Moody has come to stake his claim in New Zealand's booming gold rush. On the stormy night of his arrival, he stumbles across a tense gathering of 12 local men who have met in secret to discuss a series of
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Mysterious astrological tale of 19th century New Zealand.

If you're drawn to intricate narratives and rich historical settings, "The Luminaries" might just be your next big read. Its complex storytelling weaves astrology and mystery into the fabric of a 19th-century New Zealand gold rush town, offering not just a plot-driven adventure but a deep dive into character psyche and fate. Imagine yourself unraveling a sophisticated literary puzzle that rewards patience with its carefully constructed revelations.

  • 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)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.