Verlag | Macmillan Publishers International |
Auflage | 2019 |
Seiten | 608 |
Format | 13,0 x 19,6 x 3,6 cm |
B-format | |
Gewicht | 424 g |
Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
Reihe | Die brennenden Kammern / The Burning Chambers 1 |
ISBN-10 | 1509806857 |
EAN | 9781509806850 |
Bestell-Nr | 50980685UA |
France 1562: As the Wars of Religion begin to take hold, a courageous Catholic woman and a passionate Huguenot believer find themselves united in a quest to uncover a long-buried secret . . .
Klappentext:
Bringing sixteenth-century Languedoc vividly to life, Kate Mosse's number one bestselling novel, The Burning Chambers, is a gripping story of love, betrayal, war and adventure, conspiracies, and divided loyalties.
Carcassonne 1562. Nineteen-year-old Minou Joubert receives an anonymous letter at her father's bookshop. Sealed with a distinctive family crest, it contains just five words: SHE KNOWS THAT YOU LIVE.
But before Minou can decipher the mysterious message, a chance encounter with a young Huguenot convert, Piet Reydon, changes her destiny forever. For Piet has a dangerous mission of his own, and he will need Minou's help if he is to get out of La Cité alive . . .
A thrilling adventure, and a heart-breaking love story, Europe awaits in The Burning Chambers. A historical novel of excitement, conspiracy and danger like no other . . .
'A powerful storyteller with an abudant imagination' - Daily Telegraph
'Impressively bold and ambitious' - Daily Mail
Rezension:
Mosse's fans will relish this tale of secrets, love and treachery The Times