You think you know how the world works? Think again. From bestselling author Neal Stephenson and critically acclaimed historical and contemporary commercial novelist Nicole Galland comes a captivating and complex near-future thriller that questions the very foundations of the modern world
Nicole Galland Books
Nicole Galland crafts critically acclaimed novels across multiple genres, with a notable strength in historical fiction. Her work often delves into the past with meticulous detail and a keen eye for narrative. Galland demonstrates a remarkable versatility, seamlessly transitioning between historical epics, contemporary comedies, and even collaborative speculative fiction projects. Underlying her diverse output is a profound appreciation for storytelling, particularly evident in her playful engagement with Shakespearean themes and performance.
Master of the Revels
- 560 pages
- 20 hours of reading
In this brilliant sequel to The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O.-- the enthralling, history-bending adventure traversing time and space, fact and fiction, magic and science co-written with #1 New York Times bestselling author Neal Stephenson--a daring young time traveler must return to Jacobean England to save the modern world.
Focuses on the aftermath of the world-shattering Mongolian invasion of 1241 and the difficult paths undertaken by its resilient survivors.
V létě roku 1199 je Willem z Dole, mladý venkovský šlechtic, povolán k velkolepému dvoru císaře Svaté říše římské. Brzy se stane hrdinou turnajových soubojů i oblíbencem samotného císaře Konráda... Skvěle napsaný historický román barvitě oživuje epochu rytířských turnajů, utajovaných milostných dobrodružství a dvorních intrik, v němž hrdinové mazaně soupeří o moc, bohatství a císařovu přízeň.