Holsinger is an american author, academic and literary scholar, professor of english at the university of virginia and the author of a burnable book. For my mother, sheila, who taught me to write at prince of plums shall prelate oppose a faun of three feathers with flaunting of fur, long castle will collar and cast out the. A stunning debut historical thriller set in the turbulent 14th century for fans of cj sansom, the name of the rose and an. A burnable book an irresistible historical thriller reminiscent of the classics an instance of the fingerpost, the name of the rose, and the crimson petal and the white. More shipping options available at checkout good condition 30 day returns free returns. Additionally, bruce has authored nonfiction books on medieval culture and literature and won a guggenheim fellowship. In chaucers london, betrayal, murder, royal intrigue, mystery, and dangerous politics swirl around the existence of a prophetic book that foretells the deaths of englands kings. His first two novels, a burnable book and the invention of fire, are set in and around medieval london, where the poets geoffrey chaucer and john gower spent much of their lives. Canterbury cathedral, home to the tomb of martyr saint thomas becket, bears the wounds of a terrible fire. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays. Richmond timesdispatch holsinger is a graceful guide to the 14th century, lacing his thriller with just the right seasoning of antique words and all the necessary historical detail without any of the fusty smell of a documentary. Though he is one of englands most acclaimed intellectuals, john gower. Listen free to burnable book by bruce holsinger with a free trial. One of the stonemasons is found viciously murdered, the dead mans face disfigured by.
Feb 18 2014 a burnable book a novel kindle edition by holsinger bruce. Surrounded by ruthless courtiersincluding his powerful uncle, john of gaunt, and gaunts artful mistress, katherine swynfordenglands young, still untested king, richard ii, is in mortal peril, and the. Set in the turbulent 14th century, this is perfect for fan. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
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Acla mobile library services 2 acla mobile library services 2 brentwood library 2 brentwood library 2 c. Bruce holsinger is a leading american scholar of the middle ages and his. A burnable book, bruce holsinger s debut novel is set in england during the reign of richard ii. Feb 16, 2014 in this endeavor, bruce holsinger is a gamekeeper turned poacher. Richmond timesdispatch this text refers to the paperback edition. Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free kindle. Medieval scholar bruce holsinger draws on his vast knowledge of the. Bruce holsinger s a burnable book is an irresistible historical thriller reminiscent of the classics an instance of the fingerpost, the name of the rose, and the crimson petal and the white. Using burnable poisonsannual book of astm standardsenergy research. At the heart of the novel is a book detailing the deaths of all the english kings from william the conqueror up to and including the current reigning king, richard ii. Novelists bruce holsinger and nancy bilyeau discuss the joys and. A stunning debut historical thriller set in the turbulent 14th century for fans of cj sansom, the name of the rose and an instance of the fingerpost. A burnable book audiobook by bruce holsinger cover art.
Here in the pages of bruce holsinger s medieval adventure, that randy old poet finally gets the mission impossible cameo he deserves. Holsinger, unknown edition, download for printdisabled. A city of shadows and fear, in a kingdom ruled by the headstrong young king richard ii, haunted by the spectre of revolt. A burnable book exemplifies the best in historical fiction. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device. But when he decided to write a fiction book set in the middle ages. Bruce holsingers a burnable book is an irresistible historical thriller reminiscent of the classics. Get it by thu, aug 6 fri, aug 7 from mishawaka, indiana good condition. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a burnable book.
The invention of fire harpercollins harpercollins publishers. About the author bruce holsinger is the author of the first john gower novel, a burnable book, and an awardwinning scholar of the medieval period who teaches at. While holsinger was on tour for a burnable book, he stopped in new york city. A stunning debut historical thriller set in the turbulent 14th century for fans of cj sansom, the name of the rose and a. Bruce holsinger s a burnable book is an irresistible historical thriller reminiscent of the classi in chaucers london, betrayal, murder, royal intrigue, mystery, and dangerous politics swirl around the existence of a prophetic book that foretells the deaths of englands kings. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a burnable book. A medieval scholar at the university of virginia, he specializes in culture, religion and literature. Read a burnable book by bruce holsinger available from rakuten kobo. About the author bruce holsinger is the author of the first john gower novel, a burnable book, and an awardwinning scholar of the medieval period who teaches at the university of virginia.
A stolen manuscript prophesies the assassination of richard ii in bruce holsingers novel. Surrounded by ruthless courtiersincluding his powerful uncle, john of gaunt, and gaunts artful mistress, katherine swynfordenglands young, still untested. A burnable book audiobook, written by bruce holsinger. A place of poetry and prophecy, where power is bought by blood. A burnable book ebook by bruce holsinger rakuten kobo.
The first book in john gower series opens up with the murder of a young woman and the theft of burnable book which contains accurate prophecies about the deaths of england monarchs, including the current king. This was set in fourteenthcentury england during the reign of king richard ii, and has holsinger s protagonist john gowerat the instigation of geoffrey chaucer hunt down a supposedly revolutionary book, in which a. Mellor memorial library 1 carnegie free library of swissvale 1 carnegie free library of swissvale 1 carnegie library of mckeesport 1 carnegie library of mckeesport 1. A burnable book, by bruce holsinger the new york times. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Buy a burnable book by bruce holsinger online at alibris. Bruce holsinger is a fiction writer and scholar of medieval literature who teaches at the university of virginia in charlottesville. A burnable book ebook by bruce holsinger 9780062240347. Jun 29 2019 pdf download web novel light novel ln educational literature. Free sampler by bruce holsinger available from rakuten kobo. His first two novels, a burnable book and the invention of fire, are set in and around medieval london, where the poets geoffrey chaucer and john gower spent much of. Bruce holsinger has won prizes for his nonfiction books on the. Benedict, prior of the great church, leads its rebuilding.
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