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The Second Sleep

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The Second Sleep by Robert Harris is set in a dystopian future, where society has regressed following an unspecified apocalypse. A young priest named Christopher Fairfax arrives in a remote English village to oversee a burial, only to uncover relics from the past that challenge his understanding of the world. As he delves deeper, he confronts questions about truth, faith, and the nature of history itself.
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You might enjoy this intriguing historical fiction if you like a suspenseful blend of mystery and adventure, set in a world where history takes a surprising twist. This narrative explores themes of religion, society, and the remnants of past civilisations, perfect for readers who appreciate tales with thought-provoking what-if scenarios.

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The Second Sleep

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FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR

WHAT IF YOUR FUTURE LIES IN THE PAST?

One word - wonderful. Two words - compulsive reading. Three words - buy it tomorrow. Four words - tonight, if possible. — STEPHEN KING

'A thoroughly absorbing, page-turning narrative.' — SUNDAY TIMES

'Genuinely thrilling.' — DAILY TELEGRAPH

Dusk is gathering as a young priest, Christopher Fairfax, rides across a silent land. He must arrive at a remote village in the wilds of Exmoor before night falls. He's lost and becoming anxious as he slowly picks his way across a countryside strewn with the ancient artefacts of a civilisation that seems to have ended in cataclysm.

What Fairfax cannot know is that, in the days and weeks to come, everything he believes in will be tested as he uncovers a secret that is as dangerous as it is terrifying...

'Harris takes us on a thrilling ride while serving up serious food for thought.' — SUNDAY EXPRESS

'A truly surprising future-history thriller. Fabulous, really.' — EVENING STANDARD

'The book's real power lies in its between-the-lines warning that our embrace of the internet represents some kind of sleepwalk into oblivion. It's a provocative, tub-thumping sci-fi of which H. G. Wells might have been proud.' — DAILY MAIL

'Harris' latest work intelligently warps historical fiction and tackles issues of religion, science and the apocalypse in the process. As he flexes his imagination, you will be left pondering as often as you are page-turning.' — HERALD

'A brilliantly imaginative thriller.' — READER'S DIGEST

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The Second Sleep by Robert Harris has been praised for its absorbing and fast-paced narrative, with elegant writing and well-developed characters. Critics commend Harris's ability to craft an engaging and thrilling storyline that raises profound questions about history, progress, and civilisation's fragility. The novel's intelligent approach has been noted for encouraging reflection on contemporary societal issues while maintaining a captivating plot.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787460966

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 July 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 302g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Robert Harris is the author of fifteen bestselling novels- the Cicero Trilogy - Imperium, Lustrum and Dictator - Fatherland, Enigma, Archangel, Pompeii, The Ghost, The Fear Index, An Officer and a Spy, which won four prizes including the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction, Conclave, Munich, The Second Sleep, V2 and Act of Oblivion. His work has been translated into forty languages and nine of his books have been adapted for cinema and television. He lives in West Berkshire with his wife, Gill Hornby.

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