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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Library, “a quirky romcom dusted with philosophical observations….A delightfully witty…poignant novel.” (The Washington Post)
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Tom Hazard has a dangerous secret. He may look like an ordinary 41-year-old history teacher, but he’s been alive for centuries. From Elizabethan England to Jazz-Age Paris, from New York to the South Seas, Tom has seen it all. As long as he keeps changing his identity he can keep one step ahead of his past – and stay alive. The only thing he must not do is fall in love . . .
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Publisher : Penguin Books
Publication date : June 11, 2019
Edition : Reprint
Language : English
Print length : 352 pages
ISBN-10 : 0525522891
ISBN-13 : 978-0525522898
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.04 x 0.89 x 7.72 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #7,489 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #27 in Time Travel Fiction #64 in Science Fiction Crime & Mystery #346 in Literary Fiction (Books)
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Customers say
Customers find this novel to be a compelling time travel story with a philosophical approach that gains new perspectives on life. The writing is excellent, and customers appreciate how it pulls readers into each time period. Moreover, the characters are well-developed, with one review highlighting the inclusion of famous historical figures, while the book maintains a balanced approach to historical references. Additionally, customers describe the book as engaging and poignant, with one review noting how it takes readers from a smile to a tear.
