Changeling by Philippa Gregory
Romance, mystery, and intrigue populate the first-ever teen series from #1 bestselling author of The Other Boleyn Girl.
The year is 1492. Eighteen-year-old Luca De Vere is brilliant, gorgeous-and a heretic. Cast out of his religious order for using scientific knowledge to prove that a divine revelation was faked, Luca is recruited into a secret sect: The Order of the Dragon, headed by none other than Pope Nicholas V, investigates strange occurrences across Europe, and Luca is now part of the Order.
Isolde is a seventeen-year-old girl who's been shut up in a nunnery so she can't inherit any of her deceased father's estate. Because of mysterious happenings at the nunnery, Isolde is accused of witchcraft-and Luca is sent to investigate her.
Despite the conventions of their time, an attraction grows between Luca and Isolde, and, traveling across Europe, they encounter alchemists, poisoners, inquisitors, and purported witches as they head toward a real-life historical figure who may hold the power of the Order of the Dragon.
The first in a series, this epic and richly detailed drama is firmly rooted in historical fact, and Philippa Gregory's trademark touch deftly brings the past-and its salacious scandals-to life.
About the Author
Philippa Gregory is the author of several internationally bestselling novels, including The Other Boleyn Girl and The White Queen, and is a recognized authority on women’s history. She lives in the north of England with her family.
Format: Paperback | 352 pages
Dimensions (cm): 21 x 14 x 2.1 | 308g
Publication Date: 01 Jan 2013
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Imprint: Simon Pulse
Publication City/Country: New York, United States
Language: English
Illustrations note: b&w illustrations
Edition Number: 1
ISBN10: 1442453451
ISBN13: 9781442453456
Condition: Very Good
A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. Very minimal damage to the cover, including a very minor scuff mark along the bottom-edge of the front cover. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. Very minimal wear and tear.