"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is: Changeling by Philippa Gregory which is due to be released on May 29th.
Italy, 1453.
Seventeen-year-old Luca Vero is brilliant, gorgeous—and accused of
heresy. Cast out of his religious order for using the new science to
question old superstitious beliefs, Luca is recruited into a secret
sect: The Order of the Dragon, commissioned by Pope Nicholas V to
investigate evil and danger in its many forms, and strange occurrences
across Europe, in this year—the end of days.
Isolde is a
seventeen-year-old girl shut up in a nunnery so she can’t inherit any of
her father’s estate. As the nuns walk in their sleep and see strange
visions, Isolde is accused of witchcraft—and Luca is sent to investigate
her, but finds himself plotting her escape.
Despite their
vows, despite themselves, love grows between Luca and Isolde as they
travel across Europe with their faithful companions, Freize and Ishraq.
The four young people encounter werewolves, alchemists, witches, and
death-dancers as they head toward a real-life historical figure who
holds the boundaries of Christendom and the secrets of the Order of the
Dragon.
The first in a series, this epic and richly
detailed drama is grounded in historical communities and their mythic
beliefs. It includes a medieval map of Europe that will track their
journey; and the interior will include relevant decorative elements as
well as an interior line illustration. And look for a QR code that links
to a note from the author with additional, detailed information about
the setting and the history that informed the writing. With Philippa
Gregory’s trademark touch, this novel deftly brings the past—and its
salacious scandals—vividly and disturbingly to life.
I have read and enjoyed Philippa Gregory's adult novels, especially The Other Boelyn Girl. I am really excited to see how her first foray into YA compares. The cover looks really beautiful (thank you for the absence of heaving bosom) and I am hoping that this will be a really great addition to my classroom library for those lovers of historical fiction.
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3 comments:
This isn't my usual genre, but it sounds really good! Great pick!
Lisa @ Lost in Literature
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Historical fiction meets supernatural fantasy - I love it! Philippa Gregory is a writing star - must be good.
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This is the second time I have seen this book pop up! I have been dying to read a Philippa Gregory novel, and I think this will have to be the first! Thanks for sharing :)
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