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PRINCE OF DARKNESS: A Medieval Mystery.
by Penman, Sharon Kay
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Very near fine in illustrated wrappers. A rather uncommon advance issue.
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About This Item
New York:: Putnam,, (2005.). First edition -. Very near fine in illustrated wrappers. A rather uncommon advance issue. . Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. ) The fourth in her award-winning series of mysteries set in 12th century France and England during the time of Eleanor of Aquitaine features Justin deQuincy, Dowager Queen Eleanor's most trusted man. Includes an author's note on the historical background. 326 pp.
Synopsis
Justin de Quincy hastens to Paris at the request of his former lover only to discover that she was acting on behalf of his nemesis, Prince John. The prince has been implicated in a plot to kill his brother, King Richard, and wants Justin to prove the incriminating document false.Realizing that John's suspected treachery may also risk the welfare of the woman he serves, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Justin reluctantly agrees to help. But his investigation unravels a sinister conspiracy that might change the course of English history.
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- Seller
- Bookfever.com, IOBA
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- Seller's Inventory #
- 43662
- Title
- PRINCE OF DARKNESS: A Medieval Mystery.
- Author
- Penman, Sharon Kay
- Format/Binding
- First edition -
- Book Condition
- Used - Very near fine in illustrated wrappers. A rather uncommon advance issue.
- Publisher
- Putnam,
- Place of Publication
- New York:
- Date Published
- (2005.)
- Keywords
- arc, uncorrected proof, prince john,
- Bookseller catalogs
- Mysteries: historical;
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