The Book of Splendor

Autori

• Frances Sherwood

Parametri

• 360 pagine
• 13 ore di lettura

• Fantascienza
• Fantasy
• Letteratura ebraica
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Set against the backdrop of seventeenth-century Prague, the narrative explores the Jewish community's struggles amidst political intrigue and religious strife. Rochel, a seamstress, navigates her arranged marriage to Zev while secretly loving Yossel, a Golem created for their protection. Emperor Rudolph II's obsession with immortality adds to the tension, threatening the safety of all. This adventure-filled romance intertwines themes of oppression and resilience, echoing the depth of stories like The Red Tent and Girl with a Pearl Earring. A reading group guide is included.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2003

(In brossura)