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Lemprière's Dictionary
Book • 1991
In 18th-century London, John Lemprière writes a dictionary of classical mythology to cope with his father's violent death.
As he manages his father's business, he discovers a 150-year-old conspiracy involving the East India Company.
The novel intertwines historical intrigue with classical mythology, set against a backdrop of international voyages and financial conspiracies.
As he manages his father's business, he discovers a 150-year-old conspiracy involving the East India Company.
The novel intertwines historical intrigue with classical mythology, set against a backdrop of international voyages and financial conspiracies.
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