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Act Of Oblivion: A Novel
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A Galloping Adventure. The Wall Street Journalfrom The Bestselling Author Of Fatherland, The Ghostwriter, Munich, And Conclave Comes This Spellbinding Historical Novel That Brilliantly Imagines One Of The Greatest Manhunts In History: The Search For Two Englishmen Involved In The Killing Of King Charles I And The Implacable Foe On Their Trailan Epic Journey Into The Wilds Of Seventeethcentury New England, And A Chase Like No Other.'From What Is It They Flee?'He Took A While To Reply. By The Time He Spoke The Men Had Gone Inside. He Said Quietly, They Killed The King.1660 England. General Edward Whalley And His Sonin Law Colonel William Goffe Board A Ship Bound For The New World. They Are On The Run, Wanted For The Murder Of King Charles Ia Brazen Execution That Marked The Culmination Of The English Civil War, In Which Parliamentarians Successfully Battled Royalists For Control.But Now, Ten Years After Charles Beheading, The Royalists Have Returned To Power. Under The Provisions Of The Act Of Oblivion, The Fiftynine Men Who Signed The Kings Death Warrant And Participated In His Execution Have Been Found Guilty In Absentia Of High Treason. Some Of The Roundheads, Including Oliver Cromwell, Are Already Dead. Others Have Been Captured, Hung, Drawn, And Quartered. A Few Are Imprisoned For Life. But Two Have Escaped To America By Boat.In London, Richard Nayler, Secretary Of The Regicide Committee Of The Privy Council, Is Charged With Bringing The Traitors To Justice And He Will Stop At Nothing To Find Them. A Substantial Bounty Hangs Over Their Heads For Their Capturedead Or Alive. . . .Robert Harriss First Historical Novel Set Predominantly In America, Act Of Oblivion Is A Novel With An Urgent Narrative, Remarkable Characters, And An Epic True Story To Tell Of Religion, Vengeance, And Powerand The Costs To Those Who Wield It.
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- Q: What is the title of the book? A: The title of the book is 'Act of Oblivion: A Novel'.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Act of Oblivion' is Robert Harris.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has four hundred eighty pages.
- Q: What are the dimensions of 'Act of Oblivion'? A: The dimensions of the book are six inches in length, one point four six inches in width, and nine point zero two inches in height.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What genre does 'Act of Oblivion' belong to? A: This book is a historical novel.
- Q: What is the main theme of the novel? A: The main theme of the novel revolves around the historical manhunt for two Englishmen involved in the execution of King Charles I.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young readers? A: The book's content may not be suitable for young readers due to its historical and political themes.
- Q: How should I read this book for the best experience? A: For the best experience, read it in a quiet environment to appreciate the intricate details of the story.
- Q: What is the setting of 'Act of Oblivion'? A: The setting of the novel primarily takes place in seventeenth-century New England.
- Q: How do I take care of this hardcover book? A: To care for this hardcover book, keep it in a dry place and avoid exposing it to direct sunlight.
- Q: Can I store this book on a shelf? A: Yes, you can store this book upright on a shelf to prevent damage.
- Q: What should I do if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, contact the seller for a return or exchange.
- Q: Is there a warranty for this book? A: Typically, books do not come with a warranty, but check with the seller for specific return policies.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: No, 'Act of Oblivion' is a standalone novel.