While King Louis XIV of France believes that the sea monster he has obtained holds the key to immortality, Marie Josephe de la Croix finds herself challenging her most fundamental loyalties, in a story of alternate history.
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The finest alternate history ever, lighthearted and wise - a luminous, radiant novel (Ursula K. Le Guin)
A dazzling and spirited evocation of the passions, intrigues and preconceptions of the age: an enchanting slice of what-if historical speculation (Kirkus)
Successfully melds fantasy and alternate history to create a charming, well-written and meticulously researched novel (Fantasy Book Review)
'Lyman's account of their feat of endurance and of their comrades' sacrifice will make you feel proud to be British' Daily Express. (Daily Express)
'a good read and contains some detail not in previous titles, in particular Hasler and Sparks' escape to Spain with the French resistance' Royal Canoe Club. (Royal Canoe Club)
Publishers Weekly Best Books of 1997
The Moon and the Sun has been named one of Publishers Weekly's Best Books of 1997.
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