The Hidden: A Novel
The Hidden: A Novel by Tobias Hill is published by Harper Perennial and was released on October 13, 2009. This original edition spans 353 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in southern Greece in 2004, where a group of archaeologists embarks on a quest to uncover the remnants of an ancient civilization. The story centers on Ben Mercer, a student grappling with personal turmoil, who becomes entangled in the complex relationships and hidden agendas of the excavation team.
Readers will encounter a blend of high-stakes narrative and historical insights as the plot delves into the secrets that bind the characters together and the costs associated with their ambitions. The interactions among the group members, including the charismatic Jason and the enigmatic Natsuko, reveal layers of tension and intrigue. As Ben navigates this dynamic environment, he discovers that some truths are better left buried, making for a thought-provoking exploration of desire and the human condition.
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“An unusual, exhilarating hybrid of high-stakes, propulsive narrative; erudite, yet breezy summations of specialized historical data; and strikingly evocative language.” — New York Times Book Review
From PEN/Macmillan award-winning novelist and poet Tobias Hill, a thrilling novel of astonishing grace and power that explores the secrets we keep, the ties that bind us, and the true cost of fulfilling our desires.
In southern Greece in 2004, a close-knit group of archaeologists searches for the buried traces of a formidable ancient power. A student running from a failed marriage and family, Ben Mercer is a latecomer to their ranks, drawn to the charisma of the group’s members—to the double-edged friendship of Jason, the unsettling beauty of Natsuko and Eleschen, and the menace of Max and Eberhard. But Ben is far too eager to join the excavation project, and there is more to the group’s dangerous games and dynamic than he understands. And there are things that should always remain hidden.
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