The Lie Tree
Why is Erasmus' position as a natural scientist in question?
The Lie Tree
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The Lie Tree
He has a good reputation before the events of this novel, even though he had already told some lies. His lies, however, have been exposed. For example, he planted a fossil on a beach and then arranged for seven-year-old Faith to "find" it, creating more interest around the discovery than if he had simply recovered it himself.
The Lie Tree