Author: Andrea H. Japp
Year: 2006
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Historical fiction, Mystery
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9781906040215
9782253116776
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1304, Normandy. As the world reels from the Pope's sudden and suspicious death, a poisoner is at work amongst the nuns at Clairets Abbey, and the Inquisition at Alençon continues its cruel campaign of imprisonment and torture.
Young gentlewoman, Agnes de Souarcy, is in the hands of the sadistic Grand Inquisitor. Widowed and innocent of any crime, she has only her strength of character to draw on as she fights for her life.
An ancient quest of immense significance, its followers must act in secret and overcome the enemies of their cause. Francesco de Leone, Knight Hospitaller and one os the quest's number, comes to Normandy in search of a hidden holy text. . . .
In this sequel to The Season of the Beast Andrea Japp uses her remarkable knowledge of French history and daily life in the medieval world to tell an intricate and spellbinding story.
The Breath of the Rose was previously published in France as La Dame sans terre 2: Le Souffle de la rose (Calmann-Levy, 2006).
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