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Book SynopsisAfter a deadly duel with a jealous rival, Pierre de Siorac must travel to Paris, to seek his pardon from the King. In the capital city he finds a world of sweet words and fierce pride, where coquettish smiles hide behind fans, and murderous intents behind elegant bows. But the court's elaborate social graces mask a simmering tension that will soon explode to engulf the entire city. When it does, Pierre faces the greatest challenge of his young existence-not merely to win a royal pardon, but to escape from Paris with his life, and the lives of his beloved companions, intact.
Trade Review'Modern-day Dumas finally crosses the channel' -
ObserverSwashbuckling historical fiction... For all its philosophical depth [
The Brethren] is a hugely entertaining romp... The comparisons with Dumas seem both natural and deserved and the next 12 instalments [are] a thrilling prospect' -
Christobel Kent, Guardian'A sprawling, earthy tale of peril, love, lust, death, dazzling philosophical debate and political intrigue... an engrossing saga' -
Gransnet'Both wise and audacious, constantly nudging up against the extraordinary' -
The New York Times Book Review
'A vivid novel by France's modern Dumas' -
Sunday Times'Spectacular' -
Independent'A lively adventure' -
Daily Telegraph'Cleverly depicts France's epic religious wars through the intimate prism of one family's experience. It's beautifully written too' -
Metro
