The Devil's Blade
$36.32
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
30 March 2021
Summary
The story of Julie D’Aubigny is well known. Her tumultuous childhood, her powerful lovers, her celebrated voice. Connected to most of the nobility of 17th century Paris, feted for her performance, unwilling to live by the rules of her society, she took female lovers, fought duels with noblemen and fled from city to country and back again.
But now the real truth can be told. She also made a deal with the devil. He gave her no powers or help, but he kept her alive for only one reason. To take revenge…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780575129733 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0575129735 |
| Author: | Mark Alder |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Gollancz |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 30 March 2021 |
| Weight: | 260g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 126mm x 24mm |
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Critics Review
Alder’s glorious romp draws inspiration from the already incredible life of 17th-century noblewoman and duellist Julie D’Aubigny, spinning a fast-paced tale of pacts with the Devil, love and revenge. * The i *If you’re looking for swashbuckling, diabolical intrigue, class hatred and a rather touching lesbian romance, this is going to fill in your empty hours rather neatly.From backstage at the Paris Opera to the court of the Sun King himself, this bloody, funny and very literal bodice-ripper shows that the devil may have the best tunes, but Mark Alder runs him a close second. * Daily Mail *
About The Author
Mark Alder
Mark Alder is the pseudonym for fantasy author M.D. Lachlan. A journalist who has written for several national papers, he lives in Brighton with his family.
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