Golden Hill
A Novel of Old New York
Francis Spufford
Step back in time to mid-eighteenth century Manhattan and follow the curious tale of Mr. Smith, a mysterious young man with a thousand-pound order and a willingness to keep people guessing. Will the New York merchants trust him, arrest him, or even kill him? This award-winning novel boasts rich language and historical insight that paints a picture of an earlier version of America's greatest city. Golden Hill by Francis Spufford is an immensely pleasurable read that will transport you to a world of trouble, love, and ingenious invention.
Publish Date
2016-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
2016-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.79
ISBN
9781501163883
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2021-02-02T09:40:17.000Z
I think my favourite book of the last 5 years was 'Golden Hill' by Francis Spufford. His second novel 'Light Perpetual' is out on Thursday and looks amazing too. Can't wait! – source