The burning chambers
France, 1562: Nineteen-year-old Minou Joubert receives an anonymous letter at her father's bookshop. Sealed with a distinctive family crest, it contains just five words: SHE KNOWS THAT YOU LIVE. But before Minou can decipher the mysterious message, a chance encounter with a young Huguenot convert, P...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Minotaur Books,
2019.
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| Edition: | First U.S. edition. |
| Series: | Mosse, Kate, 1961- Burning chambers series ;
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| Summary: | France, 1562: Nineteen-year-old Minou Joubert receives an anonymous letter at her father's bookshop. Sealed with a distinctive family crest, it contains just five words: SHE KNOWS THAT YOU LIVE. But before Minou can decipher the mysterious message, a chance encounter with a young Huguenot convert, Piet Reydon, changes her destiny forever. For Piet has a dangerous mission of his own, and he will need Minou's help if he is to stay alive. As the religious divide deepens, and old friends become enemies, Minou and Piet both find themselves trapped in Toulouse, facing new dangers as tensions ignite across the city. All the while, the shadowy mistress of Puivert Château-obsessed with uncovering the secrets of a long-hidden document-strengthens her power and waits for the perfect time to strike... |
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| Physical Description: | xiv, 578 pages : map ; 25 cm |
| ISBN: | 9781250202161 1250202167 |
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