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Description edit
As boys, George, the son of a Midlands vicar, and Arthur, living in shabby genteel Edinburgh, find themselves in a vast and complex world at the heart of the British Empire. Years later—one struggling with his identity in a world hostile to his ancestry, the other creating the world’s most... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Arthur Conan Doyle: Victorian Author, medical doctor, ophtalmologist, altruist, honorable
- George Edalji: A Birmingham Solicitor, a quiet lad, studious, a good son, thoughtful, careful, honorable, naive
- Charlotte Edalji: George's mother. Nee Stoneham
- Rev Shapurji Edalji: George's father. The local vicar.
- Maud Edalji: George's younger sister
- Mr. Meek: George's lawyer
- Jean Leckie: Arthur Conan Doyle's friend
- Louisa Doyle: Arthur Conan Doyle's wife. Known as Touie
- The Mam: Arthur Conan Doyle's mother
- Connie: Arthur Conan Doyle's sister
- Willie Hornung: Connie's Husband
- Mary Doyle: Arthur and Touie's daughter
- Captain Anson: The chief constable of Staffordshire.
- Inspector Campbell: The Inspector in charge of the case against George.
- Harry Charlesworth: A boy who went to school with George. He helps Arthur with the case.
- Alfred Wood: The secretary and permanent house-guest of Arthur.
- Mr Disturnal: The prosecuting barrister against George.
- Kingsley Doyle: Arthur's son from his first marriage.
- Denis Doyle: Arthur's son from his second marriage.
- Royden Sharp: The young man accused of the crimes by Arthur.
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First Sentence edit
A child wants to see.
Themes & Symbolism edit
- Britishness: More specifically Englishness
- Racism: Describe this theme.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 201106 of 31 in The Bibliophile Club - Monthly Selected Reads. (community list)
This is book 6 of 11 in The Bibliophile Club - Selected Reads of 2011. (community list)
This book is in Richard and Judy Book Club 2006. (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Julian Barnes (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Jonathan Cape Ltd
Country: UK
Publication Date: 07 July 2005
ISBN: 978-0-224-07703-3
Page Count: 368
Publisher: Jonathan Cape Ltd
Country: UK
Publication Date: 07 July 2005
ISBN: 978-0-224-07703-3
Page Count: 368
Awards edit
- Man Booker Prize (Finalist, 2005: Fiction, shortlist)
- British Book Awards Best Read of the Year (Finalist, 2006)
- Commonwealth Writers Prize (Finalist, 2006: Eurasia Region: Best Book)
- International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award (Finalist, 2007)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PR6052 .A6657 A84 2005
- Dewey: 823.914
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