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The Lady Agnès Mystery - Volume 1: The Season of the Beast and The Breath of the Rose
Andrea Japp
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Description for The Lady Agnès Mystery - Volume 1: The Season of the Beast and The Breath of the Rose
Paperback. 1304 The Church and the French Crown are locked in a power struggle. In the Normandy countryside, monks on a secret mission are brutally murdered and a poisoner is at large at Clairets Abbey. Young noblewoman Agnes de Souarcy fights to retain her independence but must face the Inquisition, unaware that she is the focus of an ancient quest. Translator(s): Garcia, Lorenza. Num Pages: 670 pages. BIC Classification: FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 44. Weight in Grams: 486.
Andrea Japp uses her remarkable knowledge of French history to tell an intricate and spellbinding story of a battle between church and state.
'An excellent read' Historical Novels Review
1304. The Church and the French Crown are locked in a power struggle. In the Normandy countryside, monks on a secret mission are brutally murdered and a poisoner is at large at Clairets Abbey. Young noblewoman Agnès de Souarcy fights to retain her independence but must face the Inquisition, unaware that she is the focus of an ancient quest.
Product Details
Publisher
Gallic Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
485g
Number of Pages
670
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781910477168
SKU
V9781910477168
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About Andrea Japp
Andrea Japp is one of the grandes dames of French crime writing with over thirty novels published. She is a forensic scientist by profession and weaves this knowledge into her books, giving them particular authenticity. Lorenza Garcia translates from French and Spanish. Her two most recent translations are The Montmartre Investigation by Claude Izner, which she co-translated with Isabel Reid, ... Read more
Reviews for The Lady Agnès Mystery - Volume 1: The Season of the Beast and The Breath of the Rose
'Japp has written an intricate, dark, and riveting tale; a compelling book that I found difficult to put down ... highly recommended for any medieval mystery fan' The Medieval Magazine 'An excellent read' Historical Novels Review 'Captivating characters … and vivid descriptions' Le Figaro 'Perfect for those looking for a compelling medieval mystery' J ... Read more