The Professor of Truth

Name: The Professor of Truth
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241145340
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By James Robertson

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The Professor of Truth by James Robertson explores a man's relentless quest for truth following a devastating personal tragedy. Set against a backdrop inspired by historical events, the story follows this journey as it delves into themes of justice, conspiracy, and redemption. The protagonist, a university professor, becomes entangled in a world of hidden agendas and challenges his own beliefs in pursuit of uncovering the reality behind a significant tragedy.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by stories that blend fiction with real-world events, exploring themes of truth, grief, and the pursuit of justice. Set in the aftermath of a tragic plane crash, it delves deeply into personal redemption and the complexities of uncovering hidden truths, offering a poignant narrative that is both reflective and thought-provoking.

The Professor of Truth

Twenty-one years after his wife and daughter were murdered in the bombing of a plane over Scotland, Alan Tealing, a university lecturer, still doubts the official version of events surrounding that terrible night. Obsessed by the details of what he has come to call The Case, he is sure that the man convicted of the atrocity was not responsible.

Alan Tealing's wife and daughter were murdered twenty-one years ago, in the bombing of a plane over Scotland. But Tealing still doubts the official version of events surrounding that terrible night and is sure that the man convicted of the atrocity was not responsible.

Description

The acclaimed new novel from one of Scotland's—and Europe's—most essential writers.

When a terminally ill American intelligence officer arrives on his doorstep with information about a key witness in the trial, Alan decides to act. Will this lead to the truth for which he has waited so long?

The Professor of Truth explores themes of grief, justice, and the relentless pursuit of truth. It grips readers in a narrative filled with suspense, introspection, and the search for closure in the darkest of times.

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The Professor of Truth by James Robertson has been praised as a gripping and beautifully imagined tale. It is noted for its sensitive yet provocative storytelling, highlighting the author's status as one of Scotland's leading contemporary writers. The book is celebrated for its thrilling mystery and deep emotional investment in its characters, while also exploring modern Scotland's complex political and emotional landscapes.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241145340

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 June 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 253g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

James Robertson was born in Scotland in 1958. He is the author of The Fanatic, Joseph Knight, The Testament of Gideon Mack, And the Land Lay Still, and The Professor of Truth. Joseph Knight won the Saltire Society Scottish Book of the Year and the Scottish Arts Council Book of the Year, The Testament of Gideon Mack was longlisted for the 2006 Man Booker Prize, and And the Land Lay Still won the Saltire Society Scottish Book of the Year. Robertson is also the author of four short story collections, most recently 365: Stories, five poetry collections and numerous children's books written in English and Scots. He runs the independent publishing house Kettillonia, and he is co-founder and general editor of the Scots language imprint Itchy Coo, which produces books in Scots for children and young adults. His forthcoming book, To Be Continued, will be published in August 2016 by Hamish Hamilton.