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Fiction & Poetry, Modern & Contemporary Fiction

Land of Marvels

Barry Unsworth (author)

Paperback Published on: 07/01/2010

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8 reviews

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Synopsis

1914, and an English archaeologist called Somerville is fulfilling a lifelong dream: to direct an excavation in the desert of Mesopotamia. Yet forces beyond his control threaten his work.

The Great War is looming, and various interest groups are vying for control over the land and its manyprizes. And Somerville, whose intention is purely to discover and preserve the land's ancient treasures finds his idealism sorely tested. Naked ambition, treachery and greed are at play, in a thrilling adventure from the master of the historical novel.

Publisher information

Publisher: Cornerstone
ISBN: 9780099534549
Number of pages: 304
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 19 mm
Weight: 213g
Languages: English

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A great read.

This is an historical novel set in Mesopotamia just before the outbreak of the first world war. The main character is Somerville, a self-funding, self-tau... READ MORE

Ursula Griffiths

Land of Marvels

Unfortunately this is one of the very few books I have picked up to read and didn't have the will to finish! Neither the characters, the setting nor the st... READ MORE

Denise Sifton

Land of Marvels

I have never read any Unsworth before, but on the basis of this, I would definitely check out his backlist. His writing style is smooth and accomplished, d... READ MORE

Rhonda Crockett

Interesting theme.

This was an interesting book into a time and era that I knew nothing about, but unfortunately I didn’t really enjoy the story and the characters were for m... READ MORE

Alison Windle

I enjoyed this!

A great book set in an interesting time and environment! An interest in history and archeology probably helps, and I also really enjoyed the lines to today... READ MORE

Tess Thorne

Land of Marvels

I am an Unsworth fan, and was not disappointed. A marvelous novel, and a good introduction to Unsworth for those not yet familiar with his work. A treat is... READ MORE

Jane Houzer

Dirty Dealings in Mesopotamia.

Set in 1914, Somerville, an English archeologist is in Mesopotamia to lead on an excavation. All is not as it seems and there are many people interested in... READ MORE

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