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Eureka

By Anthony Quinn
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Eureka by Anthony Quinn is set in 1960s London and follows the lives of several interconnected characters navigating the city's complex cultural landscape. The story interweaves themes of ambition, love, and identity, as each character's journey is driven by personal aspirations and societal challenges. Through a vibrant and vivid portrayal of the era, the novel delves into the nuances of personal discovery and connection.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate rich narratives set in historical contexts with a dash of intrigue and complex character dynamics. Anthony Quinn crafts a vivid, atmospheric tale steeped in 1960s London, blending suspense, cultural vibrancy, and a touch of mystery. It's perfect for those who enjoy stories that transport them to another time and place, intertwining the personal and the political.

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'Powered by a satisfactorily pacy plot and oiled by Quinn’s effortless prose, this is a book that slips down as easily as a gin-and-it' Guardian

Summer, 1967.

Sex, drugs, cinema and stardom in a glorious technicolor romp through London's Swinging Sixties.

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Sex, drugs, cinema and stardom in a glorious technicolor romp through London's Swinging Sixties.

Powered by a satisfactorily pacy plot and oiled by Quinn's effortless prose, this is a book that slips down as easily as a gin-and-it - Guardian.

Summer, 1967. As London shimmers in a heat haze and swoons to the sound of Sergeant Pepper, a mystery film—Eureka—is being shot by German wunderkind Reiner Werther Kloss.

The screenwriter, Nat Fane, would do anything for a hit but can't see straight for all the acid he's dropping. Fledgling actress Billie Cantrip is hoping for her big break but can't find a way out of her troubled relationship with an older man. And journalist Freya Wyley wants to know why so much of what Kloss touches turns to ash in his wake.

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In Eureka, Anthony Quinn crafts a vivid portrayal of 1960s London, where layers in a slick plot and effortless prose reveal both glamour and grit beneath. The novel is celebrated for its wit, rich characterisation, and an immersive dive into historical details, akin to the style of Evelyn Waugh. Critics praise Quinn's ability to blend entertainment with thoughtful undercurrents, providing an evocative and entertaining read set against the kaleidoscope of Swinging London.

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ISBN: 9781784703134

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 July 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 480

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About the Author

Anthony Quinn was born in Liverpool in 1964. From 1998 to 2013 he was the film critic for the Independent. He is the author of six novels- The Rescue Man, which won the 2009 Authors' Club Best First Novel Award; Half of the Human Race; The Streets, which was shortlisted for the 2013 Walter Scott Prize; Curtain Call, which was chosen for Waterstones and Mail on Sunday Book Clubs; Freya, a Radio 2 Book Club choice, and Eureka.

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