The Luminaries
In 1866, a newcomer to New Zealand’s goldfields meets a secret circle of twelve men discussing a vanished wealthy man, a woman who attempted suicide, and a hidden treasure in a drunkard’s house. The narrative weaves these threads into a complex web of fate and wealth, employing a structural device that mirrors the night sky. Set in a mid‑century world of shipping, banking, and gold rush, the story blends mystery, psychological depth, and supernatural elements.