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The trials of Dr. Daniel Waterhouse and the Natural Philosophers increase one hundredfold in an England plagued by the impending war and royal insecurities -- as the beautiful and ambitious Eliza plays a most dangerous game as double agent and confidante of enemy kings.
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“A sprawling, engrossing tale.” Seattle Times
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“[QUICKSILVER] explores the philosophical concerns of today . . . through thrillingly clever, suspenseful and amusing plot twists.” New York Times Book Review
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“Genius . . . Youll wish it were longer.” Time magazine
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“Stephensons new machine is a wonderment to behold. A-” Entertainment Weekly
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“[QUICKSILVER] is a rare thing: a 1,000-page book that you dont want to end. San Antonio Express-News
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“Sprawling, irreverent, and ultimately profound.” Newsweek
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“[A]n awe-inspiring book, stuffed with heart-stopping action scenes ... and a treasure trove of forgotten historical lore.” Book
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“Dense, witty, erudite ... and gripping ... a far more impressive literary endeavor than most so-called “serious” fiction.” Independent
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“[O]ften brilliant and occassionally astonishing ...[QUICKSILVER] has wit, ambition and ... moments of real genius.” Book World
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“An astonishing achievement.” Sunday Telegraph
About the Author
Neal Stephenson is the author of Reamde, Anathem, and the three-volume historical epic the Baroque Cycle (Quicksilver, The Confusion, and The System of the World), as well as Cryptonomicon, The Diamond Age, Snow Crash, and Zodiac. He lives in Seattle, Washington.