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The Darwin Conspiracy

John Darnton (2005)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.26
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

MysteryAdventureSelf-Discovery

Hero archetypes

Scholar / Academic

Heroine archetypes

Scientist / Researcher

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersMultiple POVs

Tropes

Hidden IdentityQuestLost CivilizationFish out of Water

Themes

Historical MysteryTruth vs LegendScientific DiscoveryLegacySecrets of the Past

Synopsis

A novel of the life and work of Charles Darwin chronicles his travels and scientific discoveries and the efforts of modern-day anthropologist Hugh Kellum and Darwinian scholar Beth Dulcimer to uncover the truth of his life.

Is The Darwin Conspiracy appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This historical mystery novel alternates between Darwin's life and modern researchers uncovering his secrets. Contains mild academic intrigue and historical content but no graphic content.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and mild language.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens interested in history, science, and literary mysteries will enjoy this dual-timeline investigation of Charles Darwin's life.

Tags

Historical FictionLiterary FictionMysteryBiographical Fiction