Astraea by Jane Stevenson

Astraea by Jane Stevenson

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Set in the Netherlands in the 1640s, this story tells of the secret love affair between Elizabeth of Bohemia, daughter of James I, and another exile, Pelagius, heir to the Yoruba kingdom of Oyo, a freed slave with shamanic gifts. They have a son, Balthazar, whom they see as a hope for a new age.

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Astraea by Jane Stevenson

Set in the Netherlands in the 1640s Astraea tells of the relationship between Elizabeth of Bohemia, daughter of James I, and another exile, Pelagius, heir apparent to the Yoruba kingdom of Oyo, a freed slave with shamanic gifts. They fall in love, marry clandestinely and, secretly, she gives birth to a son - their hope for a new age.
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ISBN 13 9780224061407
ISBN 10 0224061402
Title Astraea
Author Jane Stevenson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Vintage Publishing
Year published 2001-04-05
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.