Arthur & George
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Julian Barnes’s Arthur & George masterfully reconstructs a compelling true story from early 20th-century England, blending historical fact with rich fictionalization. This captivating novel chronicles the parallel lives of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the celebrated creator of Sherlock Holmes, and George Edalji, a shy Anglo-Indian solicitor wrongly accused of a series of brutal animal mutilations. The narrative meticulously details Conan Doyle’s determined efforts to clear Edalji’s name, presenting a gripping account of injustice and the pursuit of truth. Barnes’s prose is both elegant and incisive, illustrating the social prejudices and legal complexities of the era with remarkable depth. The book offers a poignant reflection on identity, reputation, and the power of an individual to challenge systemic flaws.
Author: Julian Barnes
Format: Hardback
Published: 2005, Jonathan Cape
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Julian Barnes’s Arthur & George masterfully reconstructs a compelling true story from early 20th-century England, blending historical fact with rich fictionalization. This captivating novel chronicles the parallel lives of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the celebrated creator of Sherlock Holmes, and George Edalji, a shy Anglo-Indian solicitor wrongly accused of a series of brutal animal mutilations. The narrative meticulously details Conan Doyle’s determined efforts to clear Edalji’s name, presenting a gripping account of injustice and the pursuit of truth. Barnes’s prose is both elegant and incisive, illustrating the social prejudices and legal complexities of the era with remarkable depth. The book offers a poignant reflection on identity, reputation, and the power of an individual to challenge systemic flaws.