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Fearful of the hooded priest of the Undercraft who must murder him in order to live, Ambrose finds sanctuary in the house of the learned Widow of Develin for a long time, but when the priest and his army discover his hiding place, it is only a matter of time before he is able to work his way into the realm of safety and complete his deadly task.
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"This is rich and finely wrought writing, taking readers on a genuine journey of imagination" (Books for Keeps)
"This has one of the most compelling openings I've read . . . gripping yet dreamlike, frustrating yet marvellously suggestive" (Amanda Craig The Times)
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"This has one of the most compelling openings I've read . . . gripping yet dreamlike, frustrating yet marvellously suggestive" (Amanda Craig The Times)
"A true page-turner . . . the use of evocative language in setting powerful interplay of suspense, intrigue and action make for a fantastically readable sequel to The Cup of the World" (writeaway.org.uk)
"Tremendous pace . . . beautifully written" (Irish Times)
"This is a novel of epic proportions, in which a richly multi-coloured medieval setting is the background for a narrative of vibrant characters and passionate political debate" (Robert Dunbar TES)
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- PublisherDavid Fickling Books
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0385750854
- ISBN 13 9780385750851
- BindingLibrary Binding
- Number of pages612
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ISBN 13: 9780385750851
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