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The Burning Chambers

A Thrilling Epic of Love and Conspiracy from the No. 1 Bestselling Author
By Kate Mosse
Series: The Joubert Family Chronicles
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The Burning Chambers by Kate Mosse is an intriguing historical fiction novel set in 16th-century France. The story unfolds amidst the religious wars, following the lives of a young Catholic girl and a Huguenot as they become entangled in a web of secrets, betrayal and love. The narrative captures the turbulent times with rich detail, offering an epic tale of survival and suspicion.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in historical fiction that weaves together intricate family sagas with themes of love, betrayal, and mystery, set against the backdrop of 16th century France during the Wars of Religion. Kate Mosse delivers a captivating tale filled with richly drawn characters, romance, and suspense that transports readers to a world of hidden secrets and dangerous conflicts.

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The Burning Chambers

France, 1562. As the Wars of Religion begin to take hold, a courageous Catholic woman and a passionate Huguenot believer find themselves united in a quest to uncover a long-buried secret . . .

France 1562: As the Wars of Religion begin to take hold, a courageous Catholic woman and a passionate Huguenot believer find themselves united in possession of a priceless relic and set upon a quest to uncover a long-buried secret hidden in the haunting Chateau de Puivert in the foothills of the Pyrenees...

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Bringing sixteenth-century Languedoc vividly to life, Kate Mosse's number one bestselling novel The Burning Chambers is a gripping story of love, betrayal, war, adventure, conspiracies, and divided loyalties.

Carcassonne 1562. Nineteen-year-old Minou Joubert receives an anonymous letter at her father's bookshop. Sealed with a distinctive family crest, it contains just five words: SHE KNOWS THAT YOU LIVE.

But before Minou can decipher the mysterious message, a chance encounter with a young Huguenot convert, Piet Reydon, changes her destiny forever. For Piet has a dangerous mission of his own, and he will need Minou's help if he is to get out of La Cité alive...

A thrilling adventure and a heartbreaking love story, The Burning Chambers is a historical novel of excitement, conspiracy, and danger like no other...

'A powerful storyteller with an abundant imagination' - Daily Telegraph

'Impressively bold and ambitious' - Daily Mail

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The Burning Chambers by Kate Mosse has been highly praised for its immersive historical detail and compelling storytelling. Critics commend Mosse's ability to create a complex and atmospheric narrative set against the backdrop of sixteenth-century Languedoc. The protagonist, Minou, is frequently highlighted as a fiery and engaging heroine, making the story a must-read. The novel skilfully combines elements of suspense, romance, and historical intrigue, capturing the intensity of religious conflict and family secrets.

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ISBN: 9781529074406

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pan Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 410g

Pages: 608

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About the Author

Kate Mosse is an award-winning novelist, playwright, essayist and non-fiction writer, the author of eight novels and short story collections, including the multimillion-selling Languedoc Trilogy, The Burning Chambers Series and number one bestselling Gothic fiction The Winter Ghosts and The Taxidermist's Daughter. Her books have been translated into thirty-seven languages and published in more than forty countries. The Founder Director of the Women's Prize for Fiction, she is the Founder of the global Woman In History campaign.

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