Iain Pears
Iain Pears was born in 1955, educated at Wadham College, Oxford and won the Getty Scholarship to Yale University. He has worked as a journalist, an art historian and a television consultant. He is the author of many books, including the bestselling An Instance of the Fingerpost and The Dream Of Scipio. He lives with his wife and son in Oxford.
Iain Pears was born in 1955, educated at Wadham College, Oxford and won the Getty Scholarship to Yale University. He has worked as a journalist, an art historian and a television consultant. He is the author of many books, including the bestselling An Instance of the Fingerpost and The Dream Of Scipio. He lives with his wife and son in Oxford. See less
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Iain Pears book reviews
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An Instance at the Fingerpost
A mystery within a mystery
by Larry H, Jan 26, 2019
For any student of crime, this is a must-read. Just when you think you "know" who did it, you are found out to be wrong...until the next chapter, and on and on. A very enjoyable book and I have given ... Read More
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Stone's Fall
Awesome!
by Gayle W, Sep 15, 2011
Could not wait to get back to book! Characters are wonderful and it kept me guessing. High suspense! Read More
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The Dream of Scipio
fascinating on different levels
by leilani, Jun 14, 2007
Dream of Scipio takes place in Avignon, France in three different and important eras. First, right after the fall of Rome and the start of the "dark ages," where the only learning took place in the ... Read More
