The Book of Splendor

Autor*innen

• Frances Sherwood

Parameter

• 360 Seiten
• 13 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Fantasy
• Historische Romane
• Jüdische Literatur
• Science-Fiction

Mehr zum Buch

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.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2003
• Einband: Paperback