In Neal Stephenson's intricate historical tale, Daniel Waterhouse returns to 1713 England to mediate disputes involving Isaac Newton amid plots of counterfeiting and economic innovation.
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In Neal Stephenson's intricate historical tale, Daniel Waterhouse returns to 1713 England to mediate disputes involving Isaac Newton amid plots of counterfeiting and economic innovation.
Daniel Waterhouse finds himself embroiled in a dark conflict that has been raging in the shadows for decades. It is a secret war between the brilliant, enigmatic Master of the Mint (and closet alchemist) Isaac Newton and his archnemesis, the insidious counterfeiter Jack the Coiner, a.k.a. Jack Shaftoe, King of the Vagabonds. Hostilities are suddenly moving to a new and more volatile level, as Jack plots a daring assault on the Tower of London itself, aiming for nothing less than the total corrup...
will contain mild spoilers
No sexual content depicted
Minor adventure-related conflicts and pursuits of criminals; no graphic details
No profanity or strong language depicted
No substance use depicted
No LGBTQIA+ representation present
No religious themes present
Minor alchemy elements framed as historical science, not occult rituals
No evidence found in available sources.
Central themes of economics, currency systems, counterfeiting, and emerging capitalism in historical context
No self-harm or suicide depicted
No abuse or suffering depicted
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