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Del 4 - Fortunes of France

League of Spies: Fortunes of France 4

AvRobert Merle

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

122 kr

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An uneasy peace reigns in France, but behind the scenes Catholics, Protestants and the agents of foreign powers are still locked in secretive, bloody combat. As his country's future hangs in the balance, Pierre de Siorac's apparent employment as a doctor masks a more deadly occupation-as a spy working for King Henry IV and his ally Elizabeth I of England, using fair means and foul to protect the peace of two realms.As the plots against his king thicken and the Spanish Armada prepares to sail, Pierre finds himself struggling to save not only his country, but the lives of his entire family. With his back to the wall, he will need a keen wit and a steady sword arm to fight his way to safety.

City of Wisdom and Blood: Fortunes of France 2

AvRobert Merle

Engelska, 2018

132 kr

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Del 3 - Fortunes of France

Heretic Dawn: Fortunes of France 3

AvRobert Merle

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

123 kr

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After a deadly duel with a jealous rival, Pierre de Siorac must travel to Paris, to seek his pardon from the King. In the capital city he finds a world of sweet words and fierce pride, where coquettish smiles hide behind fans, and murderous intents behind elegant bows. But the court's elaborate social graces mask a simmering tension that will soon explode to engulf the entire city.When it does, Pierre faces the greatest challenge of his young existence-not merely to win a royal pardon, but to escape from Paris with his life, and the lives of his beloved companions, intact.

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Brethren: Fortunes of France 1

AvRobert Merle

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

157 kr

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'Game of Thrones meets The Three Musketeers' Mariella Frostrup, BBC Radio 4

'A lively adventure' Telegraph

'France's modern Dumas' Sunday Times

THE MILLION COPY BESTSELLER

The Périgord of sixteenth-century France is a wild region on the borders of royal authority - its steep, forested valleys roamed by brigands and divided by religious conflict.

In this beautiful but dangerous country, two veterans of the French king's wars - The Brethren - come to build a prosperous community. But civil war looms, famine and plague stalk the land, and they must use all their wits to protect those they love.

This exhilarating blend of adventure and romance became an instant classic on publication and has sold more than a million copies worldwide.

Part of the Pushkin Press Classics series: timeless storytelling by icons of literature, hand picked from around the globe.

TRANSLATED BY T. JEFFERSON KLINE

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. His novel The Brethren became an international bestseller and has sold more than one million copies worldwide.