The Serpent and the Pearl by Kate Quinn (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Serpent and the Pearl by Kate Quinn A gripping novel about historys most infamous family-The Borgias-and an innocent girl pulled into their treacherous rise to power, from the New York Timesbestselling author of The Alice Networkand The Huntress.Rome, 1492. The Holy City is drenched with blood and teeming with secrets. A pope lies dying and the throne of God is left vacant, a prize awarded only to the most virtuous-or the most ruthless. The Borgia family begins its legendary rise, chronicled by an innocent girl who finds herself drawn into their dangerous web...Vivacious Giulia Farnese has floor-length golden hair and the world at her feet- beauty, wealth, and a handsome young husband. But she is stunned to discover that her glittering marriage is a sham, and she is to be given as a concubine to the ruthless, charismatic Cardinal Borgia- Spaniard, sensualist, candidate for Pope-who is passionately in love with her.Two trusted companions will follow her into the Popes shadowy harem- Leonello, a cynical bodyguard bent on bloody revenge against a mysterious killer, and Carmelina, a fiery cook with a past full of secrets. But as corruption thickens in the Vatican and the enemies begin to circle, Giulia and her friends will need all their wits to survive in the world of the Borgias.A gripping novel about historys most infamous family-The Borgias-and an innocent girl pulled into their treacherous rise to power, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Briar Club.Rome, 1492. The Holy City is drenched with blood and teeming with secrets. A pope lies dying and the throne of God is left vacant, a prize awarded only to the most virtuous-or the most ruthless. The Borgia family begins its legendary rise, chronicled by an innocent girl who finds herself drawn into their dangerous web...Vivacious Giulia Farnese has floor-length golden hair and the world at her feet- beauty, wealth, and a handsome young husband. But she is stunned to discover that her glittering marriage is a sham, and she is to be given as a concubine to the ruthless, charismatic Cardinal Borgia- Spaniard, sensualist, candidate for Pope-who is passionately in love with her.Two trusted companions will follow her into the Popes shadowy harem- Leonello, a cynical bodyguard bent on bloody revenge against a mysterious killer, and Carmelina, a fiery cook with a past full of secrets. But as corruption thickens in the Vatican and the enemies begin to circle, Giulia and her friends will need all their wits to survive in the world of the Borgias. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Kate Quinn is a native of Southern California. She attended Boston University, where she earned a Bachelors and Masters degree in Classical Voice. A lifelong history buff, she has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga and two Novels of the Borgias, before moving to the 20th century with the The Alice Network. All her books have been translated into multiple languages. Review "A masterful storyteller." —Margaret GeorgeThe novels of Kate Quinn are…"Full of great characters."—Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author"Epic, sexy."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Deeply passionate."—Kate Furnivall, New York Times bestselling author"A riveting plunge into an ancient world."—C. W. Gortner, author of The Vatican Princess Review Quote "A masterful storyteller." -Margaret George The novels of Kate Quinn are… "Full of great characters."-Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Epic, sexy."- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Deeply passionate."-Kate Furnivall, author of The White Pearl "A riveting plunge into an ancient world."-C. W. Gortner, author of The Queens Vow Details ISBN0425259463 Author Kate Quinn Short Title SERPENT & THE PEARL Language English ISBN-10 0425259463 ISBN-13 9780425259467 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-08-06 DEWEY 813.6 Pages 432 Imprint Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Audience Age 18 Series Number 1 Series A Novel of the Borgias US Release Date 2013-08-06 UK Release Date 2013-08-06 Translator Liesl Schillinger Edited by Gnon Baba Birth 19691203 Affiliation Research Scholar, Amal Jyothi Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Kerala, India Position UN Under-Secretary General and Rector Qualifications MD Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Audience General NZ Release Date 2013-09-24 AU Release Date 2013-09-24 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:76278857;

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