The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton
In 19th century New Zealand, a web of secrets and lies unravels as 12 men investigate a series of unsolved mysteries.
Summary
The Luminaries is a historical fiction novel by Eleanor Catton set in the New Zealand gold rush of the 1860s. The novel follows the story of Walter Moody, a prospector who arrives in the town of Hokitika on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. He soon finds himself embroiled in a web of secrets and lies as twelve men investigate a series of unsolved mysteries. The novel follows the characters as they unravel the truth behind the mysteries and the secrets they have been keeping.
Interpretation
The Luminaries is a story of secrets and lies, and the lengths people will go to in order to protect them. It is a story of ambition and greed, and the consequences of those ambitions. It is a story of the power of friendship and loyalty, and the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Who is this book for?
The Luminaries is a novel for readers who enjoy historical fiction, mystery, and suspense. It is suitable for adults and mature young adults.
Keywords
Historical Fiction, Mystery, Suspense, Adventure, Romance