The Scribe - Brossura

Garrido, Antonio

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1477848835 ISBN 13: 9781477848838

Casa editrice: Amazon Crossing, 2013

Riassunto

The year is 799, and King Charlemagne awaits coronation as the Holy Roman emperor. But in the town of Würzburg, the young, willful Theresa dreams only of following in the footsteps of her scholarly father—a quiet man who taught her the forbidden pleasures of reading and writing. Though it was unthinkable for a medieval woman to pursue a career as a craftsperson, headstrong Theresa convinces the parchment-makers’ guild to test her. If she passes, it means access to her beloved manuscripts and nothing less than true independence. But as she treats the skins before an audience of jeering workmen, unimaginable tragedy strikes—tearing apart Theresa’s family and setting in motion a cascade of mysteries that Theresa must solve if she hopes to stay alive and save her family.

A fugitive in the wilderness, Theresa is forced to rely on her bravery, her uncommon education, and the compassion of strangers. When she encounters Alcuin of York, a wise and influential monk with close ties to Charlemagne, she believes her luck might have finally changed. But the biggest secret lies between Charlemagne and her father. Theresa moves ever closer to the truth, bent on reuniting with her beloved father, only to discover that her family’s troubles are inextricably entwined with nothing less than the fate of an empire.

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L'autore:

A native of Spain, a former educator, and an industrial engi­neer, Antonio Garrido has received acclaim for the darkly compelling storytelling and nuanced historical details that shape his novels. Each is a reflection of the author’s years of research into cultural, social, legal, and political aspects of ancient life. His work has been translated into eighteen languages, and he is the winner of the Zaragoza International Prize for best historical novel. The Scribe is his second publication in English. Garrido cur­rently resides in Valencia, Spain.

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• Editore: Amazon Crossing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1477848835
• ISBN 13: 9781477848838
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 580