The Moon and the Sun
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- Paperback
448 pages
- Release Date
14 July 2015
Summary
In seventeenth-century France, Louis XIV rules with flamboyant ambition. In his domain, wealth and beauty are all; frivolity begets cruelty; science and alchemy collide. From the Hall of Mirrors to the vermin-infested attics of the Chateau at Versailles, courtiers compete to please the king, sacrificing fortune, principles, and even sacred family bonds.
‘A wonderful book! Adventure, love, history, magic - it’s an engrossing story with magnificent characters, balanced perfectly on the …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780857054241 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0857054244 |
| Author: | Vonda McIntyre |
| Publisher: | Quercus Publishing |
| Imprint: | Quercus Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 448 |
| Edition: | Film Tie-In |
| Release Date: | 14 July 2015 |
| Weight: | 316g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 130mm x 28mm |
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‘This book has everything: prose rich in imagery and lyricism, powerful characterisation, a plot that sings, enchanting romance, and a depth of insight into human nature’
A dazzling and spirited evocation of thepassions, intrigues and preconceptions of the age, along with a dandy pair ofstar-crossed lovers: an enchanting slice of what-if historical speculation - Kirkus
Successfully melds fantasy and alternate history to create acharming, well-written and meticulously-researched novel - Fantasy Book ReviewAbout The Author
Vonda McIntyre
Vonda N. McIntyre (1948-2019) was a highly acclaimed writer of science fiction and fantasy, born in Kentucky. In her early life she lived in the Netherlands and Poland before settling in Seattle. As well as writing, she worked as a biologist in the field of genetics. She won her first Nebula Award for the novelette that became part of Dreamsnake; the novel itself won both the Hugo and Nebula Awards. In addition she wrote a number of Star Trek and Star Wars novels and novelisations (she was responsible for giving Sulu his first name!) as well as several volumes of stories. Her historical fantasy The Moon and the Sun, set in the court of King Louis XIV of France, was made into the film The King’s Daughter, starring Fan Bingbing and Pierce Brosnan as the Sun King. The Vonda N. McIntyre Memorial Scholarship has been established to enable women writers and writers of colour to attend the Clarion West Writers Workshop.
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