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Set against the background of French society during the reign of Louis XIV, this novel is inspired by the story of the web of scandal, sorcery, black masses and murder known as the "Affair of the Poison" - a story that came to involve even the King himself. By the author of "A Vision of Light".
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"Open the pages and out comes a whiff of brimstone, as The Oracle Glass transports you to the Paris of kings and witches, on a guided tour of corruption, love and sorcery." - Diana Gabaldon
"This historically accurate, exciting novel -- and a true-crime story with the flavor of Umberto Ecco's The Name of the Rose and a little Mary Stewart thrown in -- is a remarkable tour de force and a compelling read. Don't miss this one! " - Jean M. Auel, author of The Clan of the Cave Bear series
"Take a full cup of wit, two teaspoons of brimstone, and a dash of poison, and you have Judith Merkle Riley's mordant, compelling tale of an ambitious young woman who disguises herself as an ancient prophetess in order to gain entry into the dangerous, scheming glamour of the Sun King's court. Based on scandalous true events, The Oracle Glass brims with our human foibles, passions, and eccentricities; it's a classic of the genre and unlike any historical novel you have ever read." - C.W. Gortner, author of The Confessions of Catherine de Medici
"The Oracle Glass was a wonderful, magical read. " - She Reads Novels
"Historical fantasy is one of my favorite sub-genres, and it's so hard to find good books that fit, but this one was great!" - Readin and Dreamin
"This book is packed full of treachery, murder, deceit, revenge, mystery, and secrets." - Romance Book Junkies
"The bottom line, I would definitely recommend the book if you enjoy the genre, or if you're looking for a really cheap trip to Paris and have a good imagination. And should I come across another of Riley's books in the future, I won't hesitate to add it next to The Oracle Glass on my book shelf." - Leslie's 2 cents
"It feels like peering behind the curtain of a great stage play to see what's really happening." - The Gilmore Guide to Books
"I truly enjoyed the story" - That's What I'm Talking About with Twimom227
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"This historically accurate, exciting novel -- and a true-crime story with the flavor of Umberto Ecco's The Name of the Rose and a little Mary Stewart thrown in -- is a remarkable tour de force and a compelling read. Don't miss this one! " - Jean M. Auel, author of The Clan of the Cave Bear series
"Take a full cup of wit, two teaspoons of brimstone, and a dash of poison, and you have Judith Merkle Riley's mordant, compelling tale of an ambitious young woman who disguises herself as an ancient prophetess in order to gain entry into the dangerous, scheming glamour of the Sun King's court. Based on scandalous true events, The Oracle Glass brims with our human foibles, passions, and eccentricities; it's a classic of the genre and unlike any historical novel you have ever read." - C.W. Gortner, author of The Confessions of Catherine de Medici
"The Oracle Glass was a wonderful, magical read. " - She Reads Novels
"Historical fantasy is one of my favorite sub-genres, and it's so hard to find good books that fit, but this one was great!" - Readin and Dreamin
"This book is packed full of treachery, murder, deceit, revenge, mystery, and secrets." - Romance Book Junkies
"The bottom line, I would definitely recommend the book if you enjoy the genre, or if you're looking for a really cheap trip to Paris and have a good imagination. And should I come across another of Riley's books in the future, I won't hesitate to add it next to The Oracle Glass on my book shelf." - Leslie's 2 cents
"It feels like peering behind the curtain of a great stage play to see what's really happening." - The Gilmore Guide to Books
"I truly enjoyed the story" - That's What I'm Talking About with Twimom227
Judith Merkle Riley (1942-2010) held a Ph.D from the University of California at Berkeley, and she taught in the department of government at Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, CA. From 1988 to 2007, she wrote six historical novels: The Oracle Glass, The Master of all Desires, A Vision of Light, In Pursuit of the Green Lion, The Water Devil, and The Serpent Garden.
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- PublisherHodder & Stoughton Ltd
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0450593460
- ISBN 13 9780450593468
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages320
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