The Alchemy of Fire - Hardcover

Bradshaw, Gillian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0727860976 ISBN 13: 9780727860972

Publisher: Severn House Publishers Ltd, 2004

Synopsis

The Alchemy of Fire Constantinople, 672 AD. Ex-concubine Anna makes a living manufacturing perfume, while raising Theodosia, her daughter by a prince. But an Arab invasion threatens and Kallinikos, an alchemist, comes into their lives exposing their secret and forcing Anna to re- think her life... Full description

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"Strongly recommended for historical fiction collections" Library Journal on Alchemy of Fire "Bradshaw generates considerable suspense" Kirkus on The Somers Treatment Unexpectedly grabs one's attention and won't let go, thanks to the intensity of the characters' feelings and the expertness of their portrayal" Booklist on Dangerous Notes"

Synopsis:

Constantinople, 672 AD. Ex-concubine Anna makes a living manufacturing perfume and attempts to raise her daughter well, while trying to keep it secret that Theodosia is really a prince's daughter. But as an Arab invasion threatens and Kallinikos - an alchemist working on a secret weapon to use in the siege - comes into their lives, her daughter's secret is forced into the open and Anna must accept a huge upheaval in her life, recognize her feelings for the attentive Kallinikos and rethink her determined independence...

About this edition

• Publisher: Severn House Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0727860976
• ISBN 13: 9780727860972
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256