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Synopsis
A novel of history, adventure, science, invention, sex, absurdity, piracy, madness, death and alchemy that sweeps across continents and decades, upending kings, armies, religious beliefs and all expectations. Bringing a remarkable age and its momentous events to vivid life – in an historical epic populated by Samuel Pepys, Isaac Newton, William of Orange, Benjamin Franklin and King Louis XIV – Quicksilver is an extraordinary achievement from one of the most remarkable and original writers of our time. --back cover
Quicksilver: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This sprawling historical epic contains adult content including sex scenes, violence, death, and mature themes exploring real historical figures in a complex narrative spanning decades and continents.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, violence, and on-page sex.
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in historical figures like Newton and Franklin will find an ambitious, complex adventure through the Age of Enlightenment.