The Mystery Of The Venus Island Fetish

Name: The Mystery Of The Venus Island Fetish
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781922079305
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By Dido Butterworth

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The Mystery of the Venus Island Fetish follows a young anthropologist tangled in a web of intrigue when he stumbles upon a legendary artefact thought to hold immense power. As he navigates the treacherous waters of academia and personal relationships, he must unravel clues and confront both rivals and allies to uncover the truth about this enigmatic object. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century cultural exploration, the book offers a captivating blend of adventure, mystery, and romance.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a penchant for quirky, character-driven tales with a hint of mystery and humour. Set against the backdrop of an exotic island, it blends intrigue with a vivid narrative, perfect for those who appreciate tales that are both amusing and gently mocking of academics and their obsessions.

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It's 1932, and the Venus Island fetish, a ceremonial mask surrounded by thirty-two human skulls, now resides in the museum in Sydney. Young anthropologist Archie Meek, recently returned from an extended field trip to Venus Island, has noticed a strange discolouration of some of the skulls of the fetish.

Has someone been tampering with it? Is there a link between the mysterious disappearance of Cecil Polkinghorne, curator of archaeology, and the strange discolouration? And how did Eric Sopwith, retired mollusc expert, die in the museum's storeroom?

Find out in The Mystery Of The Venus Island Fetish by Dido Butterworth, where mysteries abound and secrets lurk in every corner of history.

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The Mystery Of The Venus Island Fetish by Dido Butterworth is celebrated as an entertaining and humorous novel, with reviewers praising its quirky characters and engaging blend of comedy, mystery, and historical insight. The book is noted for its light-hearted approach, incorporating an adventurous plot with amusing elements, evocative of an Indiana Jones-style escapade. It captures the spirit of 1930s Australia and is commended for its imaginative storyline and engaging humour.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922079305

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 November 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Text Classics

Edition: UK ed.

Contributors:

Introduction by Tim Flannery

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 413g

Pages: 294

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