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Order of Darkness: Volumes i-iii

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Order of Darkness: Volumes I-III by Philippa Gregory follows the thrilling adventures of legendary characters like Luca Vero, Isolde, and others in a captivating historical setting. Young and inquisitive, they embark on quests involving mystery, superstition, and the supernatural against the backdrop of a mystical medieval Europe. It's a rich tapestry of romance, danger, and discovery.
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Embark on a captivating journey filled with mystery and adventure, set in the tumultuous period of medieval Europe. You might enjoy this series if you appreciate historical fiction interwoven with supernatural elements and value character-driven stories marked by intriguing plot twists and rich atmospheric detail. Offering a blend of history and imagination, it's ideal if you're drawn to tales that transport you to another time and place.

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A bind-up of the first three books in bestselling author Philippa Gregory's rich, dramatic, atmospheric Order of Darkness series, launching a fantastic new cover look!

“deftly conceived … richly detailed” - The Daily Telegraph on Changeling

The year is 1460 and all signs point to it being the end of the world.

Accused of heresy and expelled from his monastery, Luca Vero is recruited by a mysterious stranger to record the end of the days. His first mission takes him to a nunnery where the women are showing terrible signs of possession under an imprisoned Lady Abbess – Isolde.

Thrown together by danger, Luca and his true friend Freize, alongside Isolde and her companion Ishraq, embark on a daring journey across Europe, as they uncover the secrets of Order of Darkness, racing to stay ahead of the end of the world.

Dive deep into the world of medieval legends and disentangle reality from fear: read the first three books in the Order of Darkness series from the internationally renowned author of historical fiction, Philippa Gregory.

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Order of Darkness: Volumes i-iii is a collection of the first three books in Philippa Gregory's young adult series, exploring the adventures of Luca Vero in 15th-century Europe. Reviews praise its atmospheric historical setting and engaging characters, though some note a focus on plot over depth. It's appreciated for capturing intrigue and mysticism against a rich medieval backdrop.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471164255

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books

Illustration: n-a

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 51.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 864

About the Author

Philippa Gregory is the author of many New York Times bestselling novels, including The Other Boleyn Girl, and is a recognized authority on women’s history. Many of her works have been adapted for the screen including The Other Boleyn Girl. She graduated from the University of Sussex and received a PhD from the University of Edinburgh, where she is a Regent. She holds honorary degrees from Teesside University and the University of Sussex. She is a fellow of the Universities of Sussex and Cardiff and was awarded the 2016 Harrogate Festival Award for Contribution to Historical Fiction. She is an honorary research fellow at Birkbeck, University of London. She was awarded a CBE title for services to literature and charity in 2022. She welcomes visitors to her website PhilippaGregory.com.

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