Heretic Dawn: Fortunes of France 3
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Heretic Dawn: Fortunes of France 3 by Robert Merle
The third book in the swashbuckling Fortunes of France series - devious courtly intrigues build to a horrific and bloody climax.
'Modern-day Dumas finally crosses the channel' - Observer
Swashbuckling historical fiction.. For all its philosophical depth [The Brethren] is a hugely entertaining romp... The comparisons with Dumas seem both natural and deserved and the next 12 instalments [are] a thrilling prospect' - Christobel Kent, Guardian
'A sprawling, earthy tale of peril, love, lust, death, dazzling philosophical debate and political intrigue... an engrossing saga' - Gransnet
'Both wise and audacious, constantly nudging up against the extraordinary' - The New York Times Book Review
'A vivid novel by France's modern Dumas' - Sunday Times
'Spectacular' - Independent
'A lively adventure' - Daily Telegraph
'Cleverly depicts France's epic religious wars through the intimate prism of one family's experience. It's beautifully written too' - Metro
Swashbuckling historical fiction.. For all its philosophical depth [The Brethren] is a hugely entertaining romp... The comparisons with Dumas seem both natural and deserved and the next 12 instalments [are] a thrilling prospect' - Christobel Kent, Guardian
'A sprawling, earthy tale of peril, love, lust, death, dazzling philosophical debate and political intrigue... an engrossing saga' - Gransnet
'Both wise and audacious, constantly nudging up against the extraordinary' - The New York Times Book Review
'A vivid novel by France's modern Dumas' - Sunday Times
'Spectacular' - Independent
'A lively adventure' - Daily Telegraph
'Cleverly depicts France's epic religious wars through the intimate prism of one family's experience. It's beautifully written too' - Metro
Robert Merle (1908-2004) was born in French Algeria, before moving to mainland France in 1918. Originally an English teacher, Merle served as an interpreter with British Expeditionary Force during the Second World War, and was captured by the German army at Dunkirk, the experience of which served as the basis for his Goncourt-prize-winning Weekend at Zuydcoote. He published the 13 volumes of his hugely popular Fortunes of France series over four decades, from 1977 to 2003, the final volume appearing just a year before his death in 2004.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781782275091 |
| ISBN 10 | 1782275096 |
| Title | Heretic Dawn: Fortunes of France 3 |
| Author | Robert Merle |
| Series | Fortunes Of France |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pushkin Press |
| Year published | 2018-07-05 |
| Number of pages | 608 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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