Autumn in Oxford: A Novel
by Alex Rosenberg
After being blacklisted for having communist sympathies as a student twenty years before, Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Tom Wrought escapes America’s Cold War climate to teach at Oxford. There, he falls in love with Liz Spencer, a beautiful married woman. When Liz’s husband is pushed in front of a train in the London Underground, Tom is immediately arrested for the murder. Scotland Yard is convinced it has its man, as he had means, motive, and opportunity.
Certain of his innocence, Liz hires a young solicitor, Alice Silverstone, to defend Tom. But they discover that Tom’s former secret work as an American spy made him a number of powerful enemies. Russian intelligence, British counterespionage, and even the FBI all may have reason to frame him. If Liz and Alice can find out who is behind the murder, they stand a chance of freeing Tom, but doing so puts all their lives at risk.
**Review
“If you're a fan of historical fiction, particularly focused on political and conspiratorial fiction, Autumn in Oxford is one for you.” —*Just Commonly*
“Autumn in Oxford is a finely crafted murder, espionage, love story which is about reading every word and storing the details so you will be able to fit the twists and changes into perspective and solve the ‘who done it.’” —*Patricia’s Wisdom*
“A riveting mystery/thriller. It will certainly appeal to anyone fascinated by the Cold War era and its spies, those who appreciate eminently plausible conspiracy theories, and those who enjoy a twisting, turning plot that keeps the reader guessing both where the plot is going and how much of the background is based on truth.” —*BookNAround*
“Alex Rosenberg delivers a hard to put down ‘who done it,’ in his new novel, Autumn in Oxford.” —*Thoughts on This ‘n That*
“Author Alex Rosenberg peppers his tale with several actual historical figures, which adds complexity to his narrative...An interesting read, especially for those who enjoy historical fiction set in the recent past.” —*5 Minutes for Books*
“In Autumn in Oxford, author Alex Rosenberg crafts a deliberately plotted thriller that is riveting from start to finish.” —*A Book a Week*
“If you're into spy stories, stories of intrigue, mysteries, and books set in the 1950s, this is a book for you.” —*Helen’s Book Blog*
“Cold War history buffs will find this novel a dream come true.” —*Building Bookshelves*
About the Author
Alex Rosenberg is the author of the novel The Girl from Krakow. He has lived in Britain and has taught at Oxford, where he made the acquaintance of some of the historical figures that play roles in Autumn in Oxford. Rosenberg is the R. Taylor Cole Professor of Philosophy at Duke University in North Carolina.
Certain of his innocence, Liz hires a young solicitor, Alice Silverstone, to defend Tom. But they discover that Tom’s former secret work as an American spy made him a number of powerful enemies. Russian intelligence, British counterespionage, and even the FBI all may have reason to frame him. If Liz and Alice can find out who is behind the murder, they stand a chance of freeing Tom, but doing so puts all their lives at risk.
**Review
“If you're a fan of historical fiction, particularly focused on political and conspiratorial fiction, Autumn in Oxford is one for you.” —*Just Commonly*
“Autumn in Oxford is a finely crafted murder, espionage, love story which is about reading every word and storing the details so you will be able to fit the twists and changes into perspective and solve the ‘who done it.’” —*Patricia’s Wisdom*
“A riveting mystery/thriller. It will certainly appeal to anyone fascinated by the Cold War era and its spies, those who appreciate eminently plausible conspiracy theories, and those who enjoy a twisting, turning plot that keeps the reader guessing both where the plot is going and how much of the background is based on truth.” —*BookNAround*
“Alex Rosenberg delivers a hard to put down ‘who done it,’ in his new novel, Autumn in Oxford.” —*Thoughts on This ‘n That*
“Author Alex Rosenberg peppers his tale with several actual historical figures, which adds complexity to his narrative...An interesting read, especially for those who enjoy historical fiction set in the recent past.” —*5 Minutes for Books*
“In Autumn in Oxford, author Alex Rosenberg crafts a deliberately plotted thriller that is riveting from start to finish.” —*A Book a Week*
“If you're into spy stories, stories of intrigue, mysteries, and books set in the 1950s, this is a book for you.” —*Helen’s Book Blog*
“Cold War history buffs will find this novel a dream come true.” —*Building Bookshelves*
About the Author
Alex Rosenberg is the author of the novel The Girl from Krakow. He has lived in Britain and has taught at Oxford, where he made the acquaintance of some of the historical figures that play roles in Autumn in Oxford. Rosenberg is the R. Taylor Cole Professor of Philosophy at Duke University in North Carolina.