Prague Nights

Name: Prague Nights
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SKU: 9780241197387
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By Benjamin Black

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In Prague Nights by Benjamin Black, the narrative unfolds within the atmospheric setting of 1599 Prague, where the Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II employs Christian Stern, a young scholar, at his court. Amidst political tensions and bizarre occurrences, Stern discovers the body of a dead noblewoman, drawing him into a web of intrigue and deception. As Stern delves deeper, he must untangle a dangerous conspiracy in the shadowy world of the emperor's court.
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You might enjoy this novel if you're drawn to historical crime mysteries set against a richly atmospheric backdrop. Dive into a dark, thrilling tale of intrigue and suspense nestled in the shadowy corners of the 16th-century Holy Roman Empire. This book may appeal to those who relish a gripping whodunit, full of unexpected twists and complex characters.

Prague Nights

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A chilling historical mystery set in 16th-century Prague from a true literary crime writer.

The emperor's mistress had been murdered, and the world had been taken hold of and turned upon its head.

Prague, 1599. Christian Stern, a young doctor, has just arrived in the city. On his first evening, he finds a young woman's body half-buried in the snow.

The dead woman is none other than the emperor's mistress, and there's no shortage of suspects. Stern is employed by the emperor himself to investigate the murder. In the search to find the culprit, Stern finds himself drawn into the shadowy world of the emperor's court—unspoken affairs, letters written in code, and bitter rivalries. But can he unmask the killer before they reach their next victim?

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Benjamin Black offers a masterful blend of high-class crime fiction and literary noir reminiscent of Georges Simenon and Raymond Chandler. It presents an atmospheric portrayal of a city entwined with winter's grip and steeped in intrigue. The book offers an intriguing exploration of historical themes.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241197387

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 237g

Pages: 336

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Benjamin Black Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Benjamin Black is the pen name of acclaimed author John Banville, who was born in Wexford, Ireland, in 1945. He is the author of fifteen novels, including The Sea, which won the 2005 Man Booker Prize. In 2013 he was awarded the Irish PEN Award for Outstanding Achievement in Irish Literature, and in 2014 the Quirke novels were adapted into a major BBC TV series. This is the seventh book in the acclaimed Quirke series.

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