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The Three Body Problem

A Cambridge Mystery

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The Three Body Problem

By: Catherine Shaw
Narrated by: Liz Hollis
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Cambridge University, 1888. The world of Miss Vanessa Duncan, a young schoolmistress, is shattered when a Fellow of Mathematics, Mr Akers, is found dead with a violent blow to the back of his head.

Discussing the murder, she learns of a competition set by the King of Sweden on the "n-body" problem, an as-yet unsolved puzzle set by Sir Isaac Newton. It is thought that Akers was working towards a solution to win the prestigious prize.

Another death occurs and Vanessa's new love becomes a suspect. Convinced of his innocence, Vanessa sets about to clear his name.

©2004 Catherine Shaw (P)2007 Oakhill Publishing
Detective Fiction Historical Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Women Sleuths Women's Fiction
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"Mathematics becomes an unlikely catalyst for romance, murder and intrigue" (Library Journal)
"Shaw's debut manages to emerge as an original and fascinating story." (Chicago Tribune)
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