Items related to Cathedral of the Sea
A masterful eipc of love, war, treason, plague, famine, witchcraft, anti-Semitism and the Inquisition.
14th-century Spain, the medieval city of Barcelona is enjoying a golden age of prosperity. Its humblest inhabitants are building, stone by stone, a magnificent church to overlook their harbour. This is the Cathedral of the Sea: a church to be built for the people by the people.
In its shadow, Arnau, a young serf on the run from his feudal lord, struggles to earn his freedom. After famine, plague and thwarted love, Arnau's fortunes begin to turn when King Pedro makes him a baron as a reward for his courage in battle. But he is also forced to marry Eleonor, a ward of the King whom he does not love. His newfound status excites jealousy from his friends who plot his downfall with devastating consequences. Arnau's journey from slave to nobleman is the story of a struggle between good and evil that will turn Church against State and brother against brother ...
14th-century Spain, the medieval city of Barcelona is enjoying a golden age of prosperity. Its humblest inhabitants are building, stone by stone, a magnificent church to overlook their harbour. This is the Cathedral of the Sea: a church to be built for the people by the people.
In its shadow, Arnau, a young serf on the run from his feudal lord, struggles to earn his freedom. After famine, plague and thwarted love, Arnau's fortunes begin to turn when King Pedro makes him a baron as a reward for his courage in battle. But he is also forced to marry Eleonor, a ward of the King whom he does not love. His newfound status excites jealousy from his friends who plot his downfall with devastating consequences. Arnau's journey from slave to nobleman is the story of a struggle between good and evil that will turn Church against State and brother against brother ...
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
The international bestseller...now in an impressively graceful translation which captures beautifully the archaic and lyrical tone of the narrative.
Book Description:
A spell-binding drama set against the sprawling canvas of the medieval age - a bestselling historical masterpiece
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherBlack Swan
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 0552773972
- ISBN 13 9780552773973
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages752
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
£ 77.08
Shipping:
£ 3.93
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
CATHEDRAL OF THE SEA
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1.06. Seller Inventory # Q-0552773972
Buy New
£ 77.08
Convert currency