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Galilee by Clive Barker is an intricate tale that weaves together the supernatural elements of an epic family saga. It explores the intertwined destinies of two powerful families—the Gearys, wealthy and influential, and the Barbarossas, semi-immortal and shrouded in mysticism. Love, power, and the mystical heritage of the Barbarossas drive this sweeping narrative across time and continents.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy an intricate blend of romance, mythology, and family saga set against a backdrop of supernatural elements. It weaves together the lives of two powerful families with vivid storytelling, capturing both the enchanting and the macabre. If you appreciate intricate narratives filled with mystery and emotional depth, this could be the perfect read for you.

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Galilee

A tale of secrets, corruption and magic between two feuding families - the Gearys and the Barbarossas.

A massive tale of secrets, corruption and magic between two feuding families -- the powerful Gearys and the shadowy Barbarossas. / Selected as one of HarperCollins' Top 10 titles of the year / Major author tour / Spectacular media campiagn -- radio, Tube, magazines, broadsheets, consumer promotion / Wide range of unique POS / First in a two-book series / Repackaged with sumptuous new cover design / Competition: Grisham, King

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A massive tale of secrets, corruption, and magic between two feuding families—the powerful Gearys and the shadowy Barbarossas.

Every family has a secret.

As rich as the Rockefellers, as glamorous as the Kennedys, the Geary dynasty has held subtle sway over American life since the Civil War, brilliantly concealing the depths of its corruption. All that is about to change. For the Gearys are at war. Their enemies are another dynasty—the Barbarossas—whose origins lie not in history but in myth.

When the prodigal prince of the Barbarossa clan, Galilee, falls in love with Rachel Geary, the pent-up loathing between the families erupts in a mutually destructive frenzy. Adulteries are laid bare. Secrets creep out. And insanity reigns.

Galilee is a massive tale, mingling the sharp realism of Barker's bestseller Sacrament with the dark invention for which he's known worldwide, and surpassing both with an epic tale which will surely rank as the crowning achievement of his career.

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Galilee by Clive Barker is celebrated for its grand vision and beautiful prose, blending epic storytelling with supernatural elements. Critics highlight its universal appeal, with the New York Times Book Review noting Barker's transcending of traditional genre boundaries. It's considered both a classic saga and an irresistible, captivating read, offering a journey filled with intrigue and imagination.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780006178057

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 1999

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperVoyager

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 430g

Pages: 816

About the Author

Clive Barker was born in Liverpool in 1952. His earlier books include 'The Books of Blood', 'Cabal', and 'The Hellbound Heart'. In addition to his work as a novelist and playwright, he also iilustrates, writes, directs and produces for stage and screen. His films include 'Hellraiser', 'Hellbound', 'Nightbreed' and 'Candyman'. Clive lives in Beverly Hills, California.

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