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.
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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...
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Romance & sex
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Minor adventure-related conflicts and pursuits of criminals; no graphic details
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Magic & witchcraft
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Minor alchemy elements framed as historical science, not occult rituals
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Central themes of economics, currency systems, counterfeiting, and emerging capitalism in historical context
Self-harm / suicide
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