The Quincunx,
by Charles Palliser
This sprawling, richly ornamented novel of Regency England
will appeal to anyone who enjoys tales of mystery and conspiracy; if you liked
Name of the Rose, for instance, you are likely to enjoy this book. Its
protagonist tries to unravel his family history through layer after layer of
gothic complications and plots, while negotiating an English landscape and
society reminiscent of Wilkie Collins. Despite its length, almost 800 pages, I
never wished it were shorter.
-Richard
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