The Luminaries

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In 2013, Eleanor Catton won the Man Booker Prize for her groundbreaking novel "The Luminaries," set in 19th-century New Zealand during the gold rush. The story follows a diverse group of characters trying to solve a mysterious death and disappearance, with elements of mystery and fantasy. The novel, over 800 pages long, features astrological influences and parodies Victorian romance. The arrival of Englishman Walter Moody in a remote village disrupts a secret meeting, leading to a complex web of eccentric characters and supernatural experiences. Catton skillfully weaves together unexpected twists, mystical elements, and clear resolutions in this richly layered narrative.

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Pages

849

Publisher

Little, Brown and Company