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Andrea Japp offers the reader a fast-paced, multi-layered mystery within a richly imagined portrait of medieval France.
'Enthralling, page after page' Encre Noir
Agnes de Souarcy has survived the medieval Inquisition, but remains the focus of an ancient quest. Her protectors must battle with the powerful enemies of the quest who will stop at nothing to see it fail. 'Five women, in the centre the sixth' are the enigmatic words foretelling Agnes's destiny. But will she fulfil the role that has been prophesied?
About the author
Andrea Japp is one of the grandes dames of French crime writing with over thirty novels published. She is a forensic scientist by profession and weaves this knowledge into her books, giving them particular authenticity.
Lorenza Garcia translates from French and Spanish. Her two most recent translations are The Montmartre Investigation by Claude Izner, which she co-translated with Isabel Reid, and The Season of the Beast by Andrea H. Japp. She currently lives in London.
Katherine Gregor is a writer and translator from Italian, Russian and French. Her translations include works by Pino Cacucci, Pirandello, and Pushkin.
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'Captivating characters ... and vivid descriptions' Le Figaro
'Enthralling, page after page' Encre Noir
'A good follow up to the first part. The prophecy and Agnes's role in it are still threatening her life. Once again the book has a complex plot and many secrets and characters to keep you turning the pages' A. Aggarwal, NetGalley reviewer
