The Stonehenge Letters: A Novel

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Nobel laureates unravel Stonehenge's mysteries.

If you're curious about how Nobel Prize winners might ponder over ancient wonders, "The Stonehenge Letters" weaves a fascinating hypothetical narrative. It combines historical intellect with a touch of mystery, as it delves into what drives Nobel laureates to explore beyond their fields. A novel for those who appreciate the blending of fact with fiction, and history with a hint of whimsy.

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The Stonehenge Letters: A Novel

Regular price RM33.08 MYR
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RM29.77 MYR Thryft Club Member Price
ISBN: 9780007464326
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM52.18 MYR
Authors: Harry Karlinsky
Publisher: Harper Collins UK
Date of Publication: 2014-04-24
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Mystery
Goodreads rating: 3.37
(rated by 160 readers)

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While carrying out historical investigations at the Nobel Museum in Stockholm, Sweden, a psychiatrist makes an unusual discovery. Among the unsolicited self-nominations in the museum's "Crackpot" file, there are eight letters addressed to Mr. Ragnar Solman, executor of Alfred Nobel's will. Remarkably, each is crafted by a different Nobel laureate—including Rudyard Kipling and Marie Curie—and each is an explanation of why and how Stonehenge was constructed. Diligent research eventually uncovers that Alfred Nobel, intrigued by a young woman's obsession with the mysterious landmark, added a secret codicil to his will, "a prize—reserved exclusively for Nobel laureates—was to be awarded to the person who solves the mystery of Stonehenge." Weaving together a wealth of primary documents—photos, letters, wills—The Stonehenge Letters acts as an archive of a fascinating secret competition, complete with strange but illuminating submissions and a contentious prize-awarding process. Harry Karlinsky is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of British Columbia. His first novel, The Evolution of Inanimate Objects (HarperCollins UK), was longlisted for the Wellcome Trust Book Prize.
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Nobel laureates unravel Stonehenge's mysteries.

If you're curious about how Nobel Prize winners might ponder over ancient wonders, "The Stonehenge Letters" weaves a fascinating hypothetical narrative. It combines historical intellect with a touch of mystery, as it delves into what drives Nobel laureates to explore beyond their fields. A novel for those who appreciate the blending of fact with fiction, and history with a hint of whimsy.

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