A History of Water

Name: A History of Water
Brand: HarperCollins Publishers
SKU: 9780008358259
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Being an Account of a Murder, an Epic and Two Visions of Global History

By Edward Wilson-Lee

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( 219 ratings, 43 reviews)

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Sure! A History of Water by Edward Wilson-Lee weaves a thrilling narrative that blends historical intrigue with a gripping crime story. It follows historical figures navigating a world of mystery and conspiracy, as hidden agendas swirl around their quest. The story is rich with tension and shadowy secrets, making for a captivating read within the Crime & Thriller genre.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this intriguing tale if you're drawn to stories that interweave the intricacies of human history with the allure of a gripping mystery. It's perfect for those who appreciate the blending of fact and fiction in the realm of crime and thriller genres.

A History of Water

A Times History Book of the Year 2022 A TLS Book of the Year 2022 ‘Exhilarating and whip-smart’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

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A Times History Book of the Year 2022

A TLS Book of the Year 2022

‘Exhilarating and whip-smart’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

From award-winning writer Edward Wilson-Lee, this is a thrilling true historical detective story set in sixteenth-century Portugal.

A History of Water follows the interconnected lives of two men across the Renaissance globe. One of them – an aficionado of mermen and Ethiopian culture, an art collector, historian and expert on water-music – returns home from witnessing the birth of the modern age to die in a mysterious incident, apparently the victim of a grisly and curious murder. The other – a ruffian, vagabond and braggart, chased across the globe from Mozambique to Japan – ends up as the national poet of Portugal.

The stories of Damião de Góis and Luís de Camões capture the extraordinary wonders that awaited Europeans on their arrival in India and China, the challenges these marvels presented to longstanding beliefs, and the vast conspiracy to silence the questions these posed about the nature of history and of human life.

Like all good mysteries, everyone has their own version of events.

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A History of Water by Edward Wilson-Lee has received widespread acclaim for its passionate and meticulously crafted prose. Reviews highlight the book's engrossing literary flair paired with profound historical insights, vividly bringing Lisbon and its characters to life. Many commend its elegant writing, with some calling it a mind-blowing achievement and utterly mesmerising, offering novel perspectives on global history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008358259

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: William Collins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 368

Collections

Biography & Memoir Crime & Thriller Education & Reference Edward Wilson-Lee European History Explorer & Adventurer Biographies Fiction History & Military Military History Religion & Spirituality Science & Nature True Crime

About the Author

Brought up in Kenya, the child of conservationist parents, Edward Wilson-Lee studied English at University College London and completed a doctorate at Oxford and Cambridge. He now lives in Cambridge with his wife and son, and teaches Shakespeare (among other things) at Sidney Sussex College. Over the past few years he has spent extended periods in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and South Sudan.