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The Sheen on the Silk: An epic historical novel set in the golden Byzantine Empire
Anne Perry
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Description for The Sheen on the Silk: An epic historical novel set in the golden Byzantine Empire
Paperback. An epic, rich, fascinating and compelling standalone historical novel set in Byzantium in the late 13th century. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 134 x 42. Weight in Grams: 492.
A brilliant standalone novel from Anne Perry, the undisputed master of the Victorian mystery.
1273 - the gorgeous, cosmopolitan and enlightened city of Byzantium is in acute danger. Only an alliance with the Church of Rome will stop the crusading fervour of the Italian and French troops on its borders, determined to strike through Byzantium to reach Jerusalem. Faced with the prospect of surrendering its gentile Orthodox theology to Roman Catholicism, the city is in turmoil as opposing factions seek to assert their authority.
For Anna, the brutal conflict only echoes her own life. Recently arrived in Byzantium to ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
608
Condition
New
Number of Pages
608
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780755339082
SKU
V9780755339082
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99-50
About Anne Perry
Anne Perry is a New York Times bestselling author noted for her memorable characters, historical accuracy and exploration of social and ethical issues. Her two series, one featuring Thomas Pitt and one featuring William Monk, have been published in multiple languages. Anne Perry has also published a successful series based around World War One and the Reavley family, and the ... Read more
Reviews for The Sheen on the Silk: An epic historical novel set in the golden Byzantine Empire
Anne Perry's novels are New York Times bestsellers and have earned much critical acclaim: 'Give her a good murder and a shameful social evil, and Anne Perry can write a Victorian mystery that would make Dickens' eyes pop out
New York Times Book Review
A totally contemporary feel ... admirably well-written
Guardian
Her Victorian England ... Read more
New York Times Book Review
A totally contemporary feel ... admirably well-written
Guardian
Her Victorian England ... Read more