2008, ISBN: 9781846970764

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Polygon, 2008. Hardcover. Fine. 1ST EDITION, 1ST PRINT. SIGNED BY BOTH AUTHORS AND DATED 18/08/08 TO TITLE PAGE AT EDINBURGH FESTIVAL. Book as new, unread, FINE/FINE condition, publi… Mehr…

Polygon, 2008. Hardcover. Fine. 1ST EDITION, 1ST PRINT. SIGNED BY BOTH AUTHORS AND DATED 18/08/08 TO TITLE PAGE AT EDINBURGH FESTIVAL. Book as new, unread, FINE/FINE condition, published May 2008. Product Description: A gripping novel - Le Monde Entertaining and exciting - El Pais 11 September 1683, Rome. The citizens of the city wait anxiously for the outcome of the battle for Vienna as Ottoman forces lay siege to the defenders of Catholic Europe. Meanwhile, a suspected outbreak of plague causes a famous Roman tavern to be placed under quarantine. One of its detainees, the mysterious Atto Melani, a spy in the service of France, discovers a secret passage leading deep into the Roman underworld. A plot to assassinate the pope and plans to use the plague as a weapon of mass destruction in the battle between Islam and the West are discovered. Meticulously researched and brilliantly conceived, Imprimatur contains startling revelations that have been concealed for centuries, drawing on original papers discovered in the Vatican archives. A thriller in the vein of Umberto Eco s The Name of the Rose, this novel sheds new light on the power struggles of 17th-century Europe, the repercussions of which are still felt today. First published to great controversy in Italy in 2002, Imprimatur was boycotted by the Italian press and publishing world. Despite this, the novel has gained European bestseller status; it has been translated into 20 languages with editions published in 45 countries. Over 1 million copies have been sold to date. Synopsis: Its 11 September 1683, Rome. The citizens of the city wait anxiously for the outcome of the battle for Vienna as Ottoman forces lay siege to the defenders of Catholic Europe. Meanwhile, a suspected outbreak of plague causes a famous Roman tavern to be placed under quarantine. One of its detainees, the mysterious Atto Melani, a spy in the service of France, discovers a secret passage leading deep into the Roman underworld. A plot to assassinate the pope and plans to use the plague as a weapon of mass destruction in the battle between Islam and the West are discovered. Meticulously researched and brilliantly conceived, "Imprimatur" contains startling revelations that have been concealed for centuries, drawing on original papers discovered in the Vatican archives. A thriller in the vein of Umberto Eco's "The Name of the Rose", this novel sheds new light on the power struggles of 17th-century Europe, the repercussions of which are still felt today.First published to great controversy in Italy in 2002, "Imprimatur" was boycotted by the Italian press and publishing world. Despite this, the novel has gained European bestseller status; it has been translated into 20 languages with editions published in 45 countries. Over 1 million copies have been sold to date., Polygon, 2008, 5<

2008, ISBN: 1846970768

[EAN: 9781846970764], Usato, ottimo stato, [SC: 5.17], [PU: Birlinn General, United Kingdom, Edinburgh], RITA MONALDI IMPRIMATUR, It is Rome, September 11, 1683. The citizens of the city … Mehr…

[EAN: 9781846970764], Usato, ottimo stato, [SC: 5.17], [PU: Birlinn General, United Kingdom, Edinburgh], RITA MONALDI IMPRIMATUR, It is Rome, September 11, 1683. The citizens of the city wait anxiously for the news of the outcome of the battle of Vienna in which the Islamic forces of the Ottoman Empire are laying seige to the defenders of Catholic Europe. Meanwhile, a suspected outbreak of plague causes a famous Roman tavern to be placed under quarantine. Among those detained in the Locanda Donzello is the mysterious Atto Melani, a spy in the service of the French king. With the help of the young serving boy, he discovers a secret passage leading deep into the catacombs. Their nocturnal journeys into the Roman underworld lead them to some startling discoveries, including a plot to assassinate Pope Innocent XI, an alliance between the papacy and the Protestant hero William of Orange, and plans to use the plague as a weapon of mass destruction in the battle between Islam and the West.Meticulously researched and brilliantly conceived, Imprimatur contains startling revelations that have been concealed for centuries. It is a captivating thriller that sheds new light on the power struggles of 17th century Europe and events whose repercussions are still felt today. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged., Books<

2008, ISBN: 9781846970764

Hardcover, Binding tight with minimal wear. Has minor tea stain marks on bottom edge of pages. No markings internally. ALL ITEMS ARE SENT BY ROYAL MAIL., Very good jacket, [PU: Polygon]

ISBN: 9781846970764

Birlinn, Limited. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages., Birlinn, Limited, 2.5

ISBN: 9781846970764

Hardback. Good., 2.5