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Linguistic puzzle unlocks ancient Indus secrets.
If you're fascinated by ancient scripts and unsolved mysteries, 'Codex: The Lost Treasure of the Indus' offers an intriguing blend of linguistics and adventure. Aditi Krishnakumar's protagonist, Codex, is the geek-heroine for the job, appealing to readers who love strong female leads and intellectual challenges. As the story weaves through academia and espionage, it delivers both historical intrigue and modern-day thrills, ensuring you're hooked until the last page.
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ISBN: 9789811131745
Authors:
Aditi Krishnakumar
Publisher: Scholastic Singapore
Date of Publication: 2018-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 11 readers)
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When a discovery that might be the key to deciphering the mysterious script of the Indus Valley Civilisation proves to be a puzzle in three languages, it’s a job for Codex, who is a linguist, mathematician and all-round geek. But Codex soon discovers that isn’t like anything she’s done before. As the sinister implications of the find become apparent, Codex must work with Agent Lila Raman to get to the bottom of a four-thousand-year-old mystery.
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Linguistic puzzle unlocks ancient Indus secrets.
If you're fascinated by ancient scripts and unsolved mysteries, 'Codex: The Lost Treasure of the Indus' offers an intriguing blend of linguistics and adventure. Aditi Krishnakumar's protagonist, Codex, is the geek-heroine for the job, appealing to readers who love strong female leads and intellectual challenges. As the story weaves through academia and espionage, it delivers both historical intrigue and modern-day thrills, ensuring you're hooked until the last page.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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