The Book Of Unholy Mischief
World of Books
The feel-good place to buy books
The Book Of Unholy Mischief by Elle Newmark
It is 1498, and the whole of Venice is abuzz. Hidden somewhere in the labyrinthine city is an ancient book, rumoured to contain thorny heresies and secrets of immeasurable power. Luciano, a penniless orphan, has been plucked from the street and taken on as apprentice to the chef at the doge's palace. While learning the alchemy of cooking, he quickly finds himself entangled in the search for the ancient tome, even suspecting the chef, his maestro, may be concealing information. But lurking in the wings are some of the most powerful, dangerous men in Venice, and Luciano s secret will lead him through a dangerous maze to the centre of an intrigue that will test his deepest desires and loyalties. 'It is a clutching story, with love interests and court shenanigans, odd fellows and weird sisters, lurking in wait for their stage entrance, scenes of comic hilarity around the dinner table, and a high spirited tribute to the fruits of knowledge In her own neat piece of alchemy, Newmark takes the heft of a potato and turns it into an ode for paying attention.' - KIRKUS REVIEWS (US)
Elle Newmark lives in the hills north of San Diego, California. Her father, the chef who inspired her book, lives next door. He's 90, and still cooking. This is her first novel and she is now planning a sequel or prequel.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780385615365 |
| ISBN 10 | 0385615361 |
| Title | The Book Of Unholy Mischief |
| Author | Elle Newmark |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |