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The Darwin Affair

Mason, Timothy

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Playwright Tim Mason presents an excellent historical mystery, spinning a tale of intrigue and conspiracy that ranges throughout the highest levels of the British aristocracy and church, and revolves around Charles Darwin and his, at the time scandalous, theories of evolution. A novel full of atmosphere, action, suspense and memorable characters.

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  • Read review by: Daryl M.

    It probably goes without saying that when Charles Darwin published his revolutionary theories regarding evolution, and their supporting evidence, in The Origin of Species in 1859, there was controversy. Even today, 160 years later, Darwin’s theory of species evolving over time still engenders strong feelings of resistance to his ideas...