The Lost Book of the Grail
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A fast-paced adventure into the world of ancient manuscripts. I enjoyed it immensely.-John Grisham
The one book every bibliophile needs to read. . . . mysterious, hilarious, and heartwarming . . . A fun, literary adventure in the spirit of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade or The Da Vinci Code, The Lost Book of the Grail is a wildly entertaining story bibliophiles everywhere will love.-Bustle
[The Lost Book of the Grail] blends romance, history, booknerdom, and questions about faith and religion into a literary mystery that's not only incredibly fun but super smart. . . . If your idea of a good time is sifting through the shelves of an old library, this book will speak to your heart.-Book Riot's Best Books of 2017
Book lovers will relish author Lovett's attention to loving detail. . . . The Lost Book of the Grail is . . . ever so readable.-St. Louis Post Dispatch
Diffident Arthur Prescott [is an] endearing hero. . . . [A] thoroughly enjoyable novel . . . The light tone . . . blends well with the clever academic sleuthing.-Publishers Weekly (starred review)
A pleasing treasure hunt mixed with [romance] . . . [a] bookish diversion with a distinct Masterpiece Theater flavor.-Kirkus
Former antiquarian bookseller Lovett here does what he did so well in his debut . . . he uses a contemporary setting to vivify and contextualize ancient writings.-Library Journal
Diverting . . . a mystery, a history, a pleasure-and a treasure. Find yourself within [these] pages, and you find yourself remembering the virtues of books and book-making.-Gregory Maguire, New York Times bestselling author of Wicked and After Alice
Charlie Lovett knows his English history and nowhere it is more evident than in his latest charming, compelling novel. A literary mystery with fantastic historical detail and a modern love story-what more can you ask for in one book?-Melanie Benjamin, New York Times bestselling author of The Swans of Fifth Avenue
The Lost Book of the Grail is for every book addict. Full of suspense, delightful twists and turns, this is a tale about friendship, love, and the purpose of life.-Nina George, New York Times bestselling author of The Little Paris Bookshop
A vivid, engaging tale that takes the reader along on a delightful search through the ancient libraries of a crumbling cathedral. Settle back and enjoy: this is both a love story and a detective story filled with wonderful historic detail.-Kate Alcott, New York Times bestselling author of The Dressmaker
The Lost Book of the Grail is a book lover's book. Ambitious in scope, the cheerful bounce of Lovett's prose skillfully guides the reader through history's twists.-Erika Swyler, author of The Book of Speculation
Autor: | Lovett, Charlie |
Nakladatel: | Penguin US |
Rok vydání: | 2018 |
Jazyk : | Angličtina |
Vazba: | Paperback / softback |
Počet stran: | 336 |
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