Act of Oblivion
Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris, published by Hutchinson Heinemann in 2022, is a historical fiction novel that spans 480 pages. The story unfolds in 1660, following General Edward Whalley and Colonel William Goffe, who are on the run after being implicated in the murder of Charles I. As they cross the Atlantic, they are pursued by Richard Nayler, a determined secretary tasked with capturing them under the Act of Oblivion, which has deemed them guilty of high treason in absentia.
Readers will find an epic narrative that combines elements of mystery, suspense, and political intrigue. The novel explores the themes of justice and survival as Whalley and Goffe navigate their perilous journey while Nayler relentlessly seeks to bring them to justice. Act of Oblivion delves into the complexities of loyalty and betrayal against the backdrop of colonial America and the tumultuous political landscape of the time.
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‘From what is it they flee?’
He took a while to reply. By the time he spoke the men had gone inside. He said quietly, ‘They killed the King.’
1660, General Edward Whalley and Colonel William Goffe, father- and son-in-law, cross the Atlantic. They are on the run and wanted for the murder of Charles I. Under the provisions of the Act of Oblivion, they have been found guilty in absentia of high treason.
In London, Richard Nayler, secretary of the regicide committee of the Privy Council, is tasked with tracking down the fugitives. He’ll stop at nothing until the two men are brought to justice. A reward of e100 hangs over their heads – for their capture, dead or alive.
ACT OF OBLIVION is an epic journey across continents, and a chase like no other. It is the thrilling new novel by Robert Harris.
‘The king of the page-turning thriller’ i Paper
‘Harris’s cleverness, judgment and eye for detail are second to none’ Sunday Times
‘Harris writes with a skill and ingenuity that few other novelists can match’ Financial Times
‘Harris is a master of historical fiction, a compelling author who brings to life the recent and ancient past’ TLS
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