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The astronomer a novel from dymocks online bookstore. Lawrence goldstone is the author or coauthor of more than a dozen books of fiction and nonfiction, including birdmen. The astronomer of the title refers to copernicus, and this novel of intrigue centers on the controversy about his heliocentric theory, especially as that controversy spills over into violent conflict between catholics and lutherans. By artfully weaving theological conflicts and personal dilemmas with a wellcrafted murder story, set in the early years of the reformation, goldstone manages both to illuminate the human side of a fascinating historical era and to add spiritual depth to the lives of the people caught. Lawrence goldstone is the author of more than a dozen books of both fiction and nonfiction. Most notable amongst these were the jn series of airplanes built to fulfill an army request that both the engine and the propeller be at the front of the plane. A remarkable new historical thriller by new york times notable mystery author lawrence goldstone that evokes the new york city of 1899. This acclaimed book by lawrence goldstone is available at in several formats for your ereader.
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Lawrence goldstone author of the anatomy of deception. The astronomer the free library of philadelphia overdrive. Set against the religious intolerance of sixteenthcentury france, an intricate suspense thriller revolving around a. Lawrence goldstone won a new american writing award for his first novel, rights. The astronomer is about amaury, a spy for the french inquisition during the lutheran movement in france. Isbn 9780802719867 9780802719867 hardcover, walker books, 2010.
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