The Coral Thief by Rebecca Stott
A young scientist becomes involved with a mysterious band of antiquities robbers in the heady atmosphere of nineteenth-century Paris. A powerful and thrilling novel for fans of The Essex Serpent.
Combines theories of evolution with the intrigue of an old-fashioned thriller..Clever and thought-provoking. * LONDON METRO *
An utterly gripping, fascinating read. * SUGAR *
Original and evocative, this thriller set in 19th-century Paris deftly weaves together history and science. * DAILY TELEGRAPH *
Keenly researched, lovingly decorated, brimming with ideas but never short on character or charm -- Boyd Tonkin * INDEPENDENT *
This book, like the coral that Daniel was originally carrying, is a rare and fascinating specimen. * TIMES *
It makes for an entertaining narrative as Lucienne's band of well-spoken rogues duck and dive to avoid Jagot, the head of police. * GUARDIAN *
An original and enthralling read. * BIG ISSUE IN THE NORTH *
A riveting read * SUNDAY BUSINESS POST, Ireland *
An utterly gripping, fascinating read. * SUGAR *
Original and evocative, this thriller set in 19th-century Paris deftly weaves together history and science. * DAILY TELEGRAPH *
Keenly researched, lovingly decorated, brimming with ideas but never short on character or charm -- Boyd Tonkin * INDEPENDENT *
This book, like the coral that Daniel was originally carrying, is a rare and fascinating specimen. * TIMES *
It makes for an entertaining narrative as Lucienne's band of well-spoken rogues duck and dive to avoid Jagot, the head of police. * GUARDIAN *
An original and enthralling read. * BIG ISSUE IN THE NORTH *
A riveting read * SUNDAY BUSINESS POST, Ireland *
Rebecca Stott is a writer and broadcaster. She writes both fiction and non-fiction, is affiliated to the Cambridge history of science department and is Professor of English Literature and Creative Writing at UEA. Her work, in radio writing, fiction and non-fiction, weaves together history, literature and the history of science. She is the author of the non-fiction book DARWIN AND THE BARNACLE and the novel GHOSTWALK.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780753827109 |
| ISBN 10 | 0753827107 |
| Title | The Coral Thief |
| Author | Rebecca Stott |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2010-11-11 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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