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The Confusion

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  • Bog, paperback
  • Engelsk
  • 832 sider

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Neal Stephenson continues his extraordinary Baroque Cycle in this sequel to his bestselling Quicksilver, bringing to life a cast of unforgettable characters in a time of breathtaking genius and discovery.

It is the late 1600s, on the high seas. A group of Barbary galley slaves plot as they ply the oars of a pirate ship, hatching a daring scheme to find an enormous cache of Spanish gold. Amazingly, they succeed - leaving some very unhappy men behind who vow to hunt down the vagabonds and bring them to justice, no matter the cost.

Meanwhile, back in France, the beautiful Eliza - toast of Versailles and spy extraordinaire - attempts to return to London with her baby, a child whose paternity is shrouded in mystery. Making her way home, her ship is stopped by a French privateer and she is returned to the Sun King's court. Thrown back into a web of international intrigue, Eliza must contend with all manner of characters, including buccaneers, poisoners, Jesuits, financial manipulators, and even a stray cryptographer or two...

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Detaljer
  • SprogEngelsk
  • Sidetal832
  • Udgivelsesdato07-04-2005
  • ISBN139780099410690
  • Forlag Arrow Books Ltd
  • FormatPaperback
Størrelse og vægt
  • Vægt564 g
  • Dybde3,5 cm
  • coffee cup img
    10 cm
    book img
    13 cm
    19,8 cm

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