The Devil's Company by David Liss
703 pages
Liss's novel is richly evocative, capturing life in early 18th century England with remarkable clarity. Benjamin Weaver, a Jewish ex-boxer turned 'thief-taker' (an 18th century private investigator, basically) who is hired to investigate the doings of the East India Company. The mystery plot isn't nearly as interesting as the immersive quality of the writing. Highly recommended for history buffs, but not mystery buffs.
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