The Conjuror's Bird

Synopsis of The Conjuror's Bird

«The Conjuror's Bird» is Martin Davies's historical mystery novel, published by Hodder & Stoughton in paperback (320 pages, in English).

Fitz, a scientist whose moment of glory is behind him, is reunited with Gabby, who asks him to trace the history of the «Mysterious Bird of Ulieta», a bird that belonged to naturalist Joseph Banks in the eighteenth century. The investigation uncovers the secret of a woman erased from history and soon becomes more complicated and dangerous than expected, in a plot of mystery, romance and history.

Originally published in 2005, the edition corresponding to this copy dates from 2006.

Suitable for reading groups and readers of historical novels with mystery and romance, with plots connecting past and present.