{"product_id":"the-coral-thief-9780753827109","title":"The Coral Thief","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA powerful and gripping historical thriller for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Essex Serpernt \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Miniaturist\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Original and evocative ... a mesmerising thriller'' \u003ci\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Full of twists and turns'' \u003ci\u003eScotsman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''An enthralling exploration of revolutionary science in post-revolutionary France'' \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A book of penetrating humanity and a vivid evocation of Paris'' \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParis, 1815. Daniel Connor, a young medical student from Edinburgh, has just arrived in Paris to study anatomy at the Jardin des Plantes - only to realise that his letters of introduction and a gift of precious coral specimens, on which his tenure depends, have been stolen by the beautiful woman with whom he shared a stagecoach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the fervour and tumult of post revolutionary Paris, nothing is quite as it seems. In trying to recover his lost valuables, Daniel discovers that his beautiful adversary is in fact a philos\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombines theories of evolution with the intrigue of an old-fashioned thriller...Clever and thought-provoking. * LONDON METRO *\u003cbr\u003eAn utterly gripping, fascinating read. * SUGAR *\u003cbr\u003eOriginal and evocative, this thriller set in 19th-century Paris deftly weaves together history and science. * DAILY TELEGRAPH *\u003cbr\u003eKeenly researched, lovingly decorated, brimming with ideas but never short on character or charm -- Boyd Tonkin * INDEPENDENT *\u003cbr\u003eThis book, like the coral that Daniel was originally carrying, is a rare and fascinating specimen. * TIMES *\u003cbr\u003eIt makes for an entertaining narrative as Lucienne's band of well-spoken rogues duck and dive to avoid Jagot, the head of police. * GUARDIAN *\u003cbr\u003eAn original and enthralling read. * BIG ISSUE IN THE NORTH *\u003cbr\u003eA riveting read * SUNDAY BUSINESS POST, Ireland *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orion Publishing Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48737063436631,"sku":"9780753827109","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-coral-thief-9780753827109","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}