The Pope's Assassin - Brossura

Severin, Tim

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ISBN 10: 1447262247 ISBN 13: 9781447262244

Casa editrice: Pan Macmillan, 2016

Riassunto

Rome, 799 AD. Pope Leo is viciously attacked in the street by unknown assailants. Sigwulf, a Saxon prince who has been banished to the court of King Carolus in Frankia, is sent to Rome as a spy to discover who was responsible. There, he discovers a web of lies—the only clue to the attackers' identity is an intricate gold buckle, which Sigwulf links with a mysterious gold warrior flagon he finds in the home of the Pope's chamberlain. Could the attack have its source in the highest levels of the church? Pope Leo had made enemies among the nobility on his rapid ascension to St. Peter's Throne, and there are many who would see another in his place. Returning to Paderborn Palace in Frankia to report his discovery, Sigwulf learns that the flagon has been stolen, and he is tasked with tracing it. His journey takes him deep into dangerous territory, to the notorious stronghold of the pagan Avars.

Su questo libro

Descrizione del libro:

The Pope's Assassin is the third book in Tim Severin's thrilling historical adventure series set in Saxon times.

L'autore:

Tim Severin is an explorer, historian, and writer. His books include The Brendan Voyage and the Viking Series. He is noted for his work in retracing the legendary journeys of historical figures, and has been awarded both the Gold Medal of the Royal Geographical Society and the Livingstone Medal of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Pan Macmillan
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1447262247
• ISBN 13: 9781447262244
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 290