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The Widow's Son

Historical Illuminatus Chronicles - Volume II

  • 1985 first published
  • 368 pages
  • 7 editions

Published in 1985, The Widow's Son is a historical fiction novel by Robert Anton Wilson. Key subjects include Philosophy, Illuminati and secret societies.

10 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 7 editions.

At about 368 pages, most readers finish it in 6–7 hours.

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Subjects

  • Historical
  • Philosophy
  • Illuminati
  • Secret societies

Quick answers

Who wrote The Widow's Son?

The Widow's Son was written by Robert Anton Wilson and first published in 1985.

What genre is The Widow's Son?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

How long is The Widow's Son?

The median edition has 368 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Widow's Son?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Free Fishers, The Lost Symbol and The Third Circle:(Arcane Society, #4).

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