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The Confusion

Af: Neal Stephenson Engelsk Paperback

The Confusion

Af: Neal Stephenson Engelsk Paperback
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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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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...

Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 832
ISBN-13: 9780099410690
Indbinding: Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10: 0099410699
Udg. Dato: 7 apr 2005
Længde: 38mm
Bredde: 131mm
Højde: 196mm
Forlag: Cornerstone
Oplagsdato: 7 apr 2005
Forfatter(e): Neal Stephenson
Forfatter(e) Neal Stephenson


Kategori Tidlige 17. århundrede, 1600 til 1650


ISBN-13 9780099410690


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 832


Udgave


Længde 38mm


Bredde 131mm


Højde 196mm


Udg. Dato 7 apr 2005


Oplagsdato 7 apr 2005


Forlag Cornerstone

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