Somoza, Jose Carlos
The Athenian Murders
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349116181
- author:
- Somoza, Jose Carlos
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Abacus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 128mm X 196mm
- Genre:
- Historical fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Athenian Murders is a gripping literary mystery that weaves two intricate riddles together. In ancient Athens, a student's death sets off a chain of events as his teacher suspects foul play and enlists the help of an expert in deciphering enigmas to unravel the truth. As the story unfolds, the translator of a mysterious manuscript becomes increasingly convinced that the original author has hidden a second meaning within the text. The lines between reality and interpretation blur, and the translator finds himself drawn into a sinister game where the text seems to be addressing him personally. This is a thought-provoking and entertaining exploration of how we see and read the world around us, and our need to uncover hidden meanings in everyday life.
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