Bringing sixteenth-century Languedoc vividly to life, Kate Mosse's number one bestselling novel, The Burning Chambers, is a gripping story of love, betrayal, war and adventure, conspiracies, and divided loyalties.
Carcassonne 1562. Nineteen-year-old Minou Joubert receives an anonymous letter at her father's bookshop. Sealed with a distinctive family crest, it contains just five words: SHE KNOWS THAT YOU LIVE.
But before Minou can decipher the mysterious message, a chance encounter with a young Huguenot convert, Piet Reydon, changes her destiny forever. For Piet has a dangerous mission of his own, and he will need Minou's help if he is to get out of La Cité alive . . .
A thrilling adventure, and a heart-breaking love story, Europe awaits in The Burning Chambers. A historical novel of excitement, conspiracy and danger like no other . . .
'A powerful storyteller with an abudant imagination' - Daily Telegraph
'Impressively bold and ambitious' - Daily Mail
France 1562: As the Wars of Religion begin to take hold, a courageous Catholic woman and a passionate Huguenot believer find themselves united in a quest to uncover a long-buried secret . . .
Mosse's fans will relish this tale of secrets, love and treachery,Another of Mosse's immersive dramas, which takes you to the heart of the past,Mosse does what good popular historical novelists do best - make the past enticingly otherworldly, while also claiming it as our own,Mosse's narrative lyricism, beautifully drawn female characters and deft journey from the past to the present day are a cut above,A powerful storyteller with an abundant imagination,Rich with historical detail, as you'd expect from Mosse, but it's Minou, the fiery heroine, who makes this a must-read,An irresistible read,Impressively bold and ambitious, it features betrayals, broken friendship, family secrets and the horrors of fanaticism. Fans will love it
France 1562: As the Wars of Religion begin to take hold, a courageous Catholic woman and a passionate Huguenot believer find themselves united in a quest to uncover a long-buried secret . . .
