The Man In The Yellow Doublet: The Adventures Of Captain Alatriste - Rilegato

Perez-Reverte, Arturo

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ISBN 10: 0297852485 ISBN 13: 9780297852483

Casa editrice: W&N, 2009

Riassunto

Captain Alatriste's affair with the beautiful actress Maria de Castro is rankling not only his long-term mistress but also the King of Spain. With loyal companion Inigo distracted by the affections of Angelica, Alatriste becomes embroiled in a series of tussles outside his lover's house. Ambushed by arch-nemesis Malatesta, a skirmish ensues that leads to the death of de Castro's other lover - the monarch himself.

But behind this tale of sexual jealousy lurks a darker truth. As it becomes clear that both Alatriste and Inigo have been cunningly honey trapped - and that the dead man was an impostor - Alatriste comes face to face with Emilio Bocanegra, President of the Court of the Inquisition, and the realisation that he is in league with dastardly Malatesta. With a puppet king waiting dutifully in the wings, Alatriste must use all his cunning and swordsmanly guile to prevent the murder of the real king - and his implication in a crime for which he has been perfectly framed.

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Recensione:

another tale with a multitude of satisfying twists and turns unfolds (WATERSTONES BOOKS QUARTERLY)

this series is becoming more impressive with each book (Toby Clements DAILY TELEGRAPH)

Descrizione del libro:

Captain Alatriste returns in a swashbuckling tale of intrigue, romance and regicide.

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• Editore: W&N
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0297852485
• ISBN 13: 9780297852483
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 288