The Quincunx is an epic Dickensian-like mystery novel set in 19th century England, and concerns the varying fortunes of young John Huffam and his mother. A thrilling complex plot is made more intriguing by the unreliable narrator of the book – how much can we believe of what he says? First published in 1989, The Quincunx was a surprise bestseller and began a trend for pastiche Victorian novels. It remains one of the best.About the AuthorCharles Palliser was born in the US but has lived in the UK since childhood. For a number of years he lectured in English at the University of Strathclyde but resigned to write full time after the success of The Quincunx. He is the author of four novelsBook InformationISBN 9780140177626Author Charles PalliserFormat PaperbackPage Count 1248Imprint Penguin Books LtdPublisher Penguin Books LtdWeight(grams) 836gDimensions(mm) 197mm * 130mm * 53mm