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Wish i could have had a class with bruce holsinger when i was in college or grad school. Audiobook narrator simon vance and author bruce holsinger. In chaucers london, betrayal, murder, royal intrigue, mystery, and dangerous politics swirl around the existence of a prophetic book that foretells the death of englands kings in bruce holsingers a burnable book, an irresistible historical thriller reminiscent of the classics an instance of the fingerpost, the name of the rose, and the crimson petal and the white. The church is divided between rome and avignon while england hangs in the balance. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. He is a guggenheim fellow and a recipient of research fellowships from the american council of learned societies and the national endowment for the humanities. Its written in the way i enjoy where the story keeps pulling you forward as you try to untangle the clues along with the protagonist.
Bruce holsingers a burnable book is an irresistible historical thriller reminiscent of the classics an instance of the. Bruce holsingers a burnable book is an irresistible historical thriller reminiscent of the classics an instance of the fingerpost, the name of the rose, and the crimson petal and the white. A burnable book lackawanna county library system overdrive. A burnable book is fragrant with the stench of medieval. The story bursts with historical figures, including the hero, john gower poet, and secondary characters geoffrey chaucer the father of english literature, john rykener transvestite, and sir john hawkwood. A burnable book, by bruce holsinger the washington post. A book that foretells the death of a real life king. Bruce holsinger s a burnable book is an irresistible historical thriller reminiscent of the classics an instance of the. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. A city of shadows and fear, in a kingdom ruled by the headstrong young king richard ii, haunted by the spectre of revolt. A burnable book is an irresistible thriller, reminiscent of classics like an instance of the fingerpost, the name of the rose and the crimson petal and the white. Bruce holsingers captivating historical novel a burnable book is testimony to this more accurate view of a fascinating period. Bruce holsinger published on 20140218 by harper collins. Download read a burnable book 2014 by bruce holsinger.
It should be easy for a man of gowers talents, who knows the backalleys of southwark as intimately as the courts and palaces of westminster. A burnable book by bruce holsinger she reads novels. Website of bruce holsinger, author of the gifted school. What he doesnt know or understand are his personal connections to the book that. A burnable book, by bruce holsinger the new york times. Holsinger incorporates a lot of historical events and people that makes the fictional storyline come to life. Jan 30, 2014 a burnable book, bruce holsingers debut novel is set in england during the reign of richard ii. Bruce holsinger s a burnable book is an irresistible historical thriller reminiscent of the classics an instance of the fingerpost, the name of the rose, and the crimson petal and the white. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The invention of fire by bruce holsinger ebook harpercollins. A burnable book by bruce holsinger january 31, 2014 january 31, 2014 there seem to have been a lot of historical thrillers in recent years that focus on the search for a valuable item a book, a crown or a manuscript. John gower a poet himself, but more importantly, a man with connections must find the book to save his friend, the poet geoffrey chaucer. A burnable book is fragrant with the stench of medieval london the hunt for a book of seditious poems is at the heart of medievalist bruce holsingers detailpacked new novel. The gifted school is the juiciest book ive read in ages.
London, 85, if you are a history buff who enjoys a well. Bruce holsingers a burnable book is an irresistible historical thriller reminiscent of the classics an instance of the fingerpost, the name of the rose. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. A burnable book pitches you headlong into london, 85, during the uneasy reign of richard ii.
In chaucers london, betrayal, murder, royal intrigue, mystery, and dangerous politics swirl around the existence of a prophetic book that foretells the deaths of englands kings. Reigning over england is richard ii, later to adorn one of shakespeares plays. I really enjoyed the storyline and the depth of description in a burnable book. A stunning debut historical thriller set in the turbulent 14th century for fans of cj sansom, the name of the rose and an instance of the fingerpost. But what gower does not know is that this book has already caused one murder, and that its contents could destroy his life. The key character in this novel is john gower, a real life poet who holsinger has also earning his keep by trading in information and intrigue. Bruce holsinger is a fiction writer and scholar of medieval literature who teaches at the university of virginia in charlottesville. A deep understanding of the period combines with sophisticated writing to create a richly imagined world. Bruce holsinger is the author of the first john gower novel, a burnable book, and an awardwinning scholar of the medieval period who teaches at the university of virginia. A novel by bruce holsinger in djvu, doc, epub download ebook. Surrounded by ruthless courtiersincluding his powerful uncle, john of gaunt, and gaunts artful mistress, katherine swynfordenglands young, still untested king, richard ii, is in mortal peril. A burnable book, bruce holsingers debut novel is set in england during the reign of richard ii.
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A book of poems prophesying the death of english kings, including the newly crowned king richard ii, is all anyone can talk about. In 85 london, the race is on to recover a missing book. The invention of fire the free library of philadelphia. Surrounded by ruthless courtiersincluding his powerful uncle, john of gaunt, and gaunts artful mistress, katherine swynfordenglands young, still untested king, richard ii, is in mortal peril, and the danger is only beginnin. This historical novel is set in postplague london during the reign of richard ii. Outside the walls of london, agnes, a maudlyn, or prostitute, observes the murder, by a cloaked, italianspeaking thug, of a young woman, whose dress and accent bespeak noble birth. Winner of the john hurt fisher prize shortlisted for the american library associationss years best in crime fiction in chaucers london. At the heart of the novel is a book detailing the deaths of all the english kings from william the conqueror up to and including the current reigning king, richard ii. What he doesnt know or understand are his personal connections to the book that could also get him killed.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. A place of poetry and prophecy, where power is bought by blood. A novel and millions of other books are available for instant access. The story bursts with historical figures, including the hero, john gower poet, and secondary characters geoffrey chaucer the father of english literature, john rykener transvestite, and sir john hawkwood mercenary. A burnable book deschutes public library overdrive. Holsinger plot despite my lack of interest in historical fiction of any sort, the plot of this book really roped me in. Here in the pages of bruce holsingers medieval adventure, that randy old poet finally gets the mission impossible cameo he deserves. This is chaucers london, it is 85, a time of flux especially for the young. Bruce holsinger books list of books by author bruce holsinger. In chaucers london, betrayal, murder, royal intrigue, mystery, and dangerous politics swirl around the existence of a prophetic book that foretells the death of englands kings in bruce holsinger s a burnable book, an irresistible historical thriller reminiscent of the classics an instance of the fingerpost, the name of the rose, and the crimson petal and the white. Holsinger is a prolific and awardwinning scholar of the middle ages who teaches at the university of virginia in charlottesville. His books on medieval culture have won numerous prizes from the modern language association, the medieval academy of america, and other scholarly organizations, and he is the coauthor of the complete idiots guide to.
Jan 31, 2014 a burnable book by bruce holsinger january 31, 2014 january 31, 2014 there seem to have been a lot of historical thrillers in recent years that focus on the search for a valuable item a book, a crown or a manuscript. A burnable book is fragrant with the stench of medieval london. A burnable book ebook by bruce holsinger rakuten kobo. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. The worst of the black death is over, but the ensuing social chaos has triggered the peasants revolt, crushed by a teenage richard ii barely old enough to hold a sword. Despite my lack of interest in historical fiction of any sort, the plot of this book really roped me in. Bruce holsinger books list of books by author bruce. A burnable book by bruce holsinger paperback harpercollins. An irresistible historical thriller reminiscent of the classics an instance of the fingerpost, the name of the rose, and the crimson petal and the white. Any book about books will have bookworms coming out of the woodwork, and this was a wonderful tale about a book and the people whose lives are directly impacted by it and its prophetic words. See more ideas about books, books to read and my books. His first two novels, a burnable book and the invention of fire, are set in and around medieval london, where the poets geoffrey chaucer and john gower spent much of their lives.
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