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The tower of fools / Andrzej Sapkowski ; translated by David French.
"Reinmar of Bielawa, sometimes known as Reynevan, is a healer, a magician, and according to some, a charlatan. When a thoughtless indiscretion forces him to flee his home, he finds himself pursued not only by brothers bent on vengeance but by the Holy Inquisition. In a time when tensions between Hussite and Catholic countries are threatening to turn into war and mystical forces are gathering in the shadows, Reynevan's journey will lead him to the Narrenturm -- the Tower of Fools"-- Provided by publisher
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- ISBN: 9780316705356 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 0316705357 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 9780316423694
- ISBN: 0316423696
- Physical Description: 549 pages ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Orbit, 2020.
- Copyright: ©2020
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| Language Note: | Translated from the Polish. |
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| Subject: | Magic > Fiction. Inquisition > Fiction. Dissenters > Fiction. Bohemia (Czech Republic) > History > Hussite Wars, 1419-1436 > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Fantasy fiction. Historical fiction. Alternative histories (Fiction) |
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- Baker & Taylor
"Reinmar of Bielawa, sometimes known as Reynevan, is a healer, a magician, and according to some, a charlatan. When a thoughtless indiscretion forces him to flee his home, he finds himself pursued not only by brothers bent on vengeance but by the Holy Inquisition. In a time when tensions between Hussite and Catholic countries are threatening to turn into war and mystical forces are gathering in the shadows, Reynevan's journey will lead him to the Narrenturm -- the Tower of Fools"-- - Baker & Taylor
From the New York Times best-selling author of the legendary Witcher seriesâthe books that inspired the Netflix show and the hit video gamesâcomes the first in an epic new trilogy. - Grand Central Pub"A fantastic novel that any fan of The Witcher will instantly appreciate." 'The Gamer
Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher series has become a fantasy phenomenon, finding millions of fans worldwide and inspiring the hit Netflix show and video games. Now the bestselling author introduces readers to a new hero on an epic journey in The Tower of Fools, the first book of the Hussite Trilogy.ÂReinmar of Bielawa, sometimes known as Reynevan, is a healer, a magician, and according to some, a charlatan. When a thoughtless indiscretion forces him to flee his home, he finds himself pursuednot only by brothers bent on vengeance but by the Holy Inquisition.ÂIn a time when tensions between Hussite and Catholic countries are threatening to turn into war and mystical forces are gathering in the shadows, Reynevan's journey will lead him to the Narrenturm'the Tower of Fools.ÂThe Tower is an asylum for the mad...or for those who dare to think differently and challenge the prevailing order. And escaping it, avoiding the conflict around him, and keeping his own sanity will prove more difficult than he ever imagined
"A ripping yarn delivered with world-weary wit, bursting at the seams with sex, death, magic and madness." 'Joe AbercrombieÂ"This is historical fantasy done right." 'Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"AÂ highly enjoyable historical fantasy." 'Booklist
The Tower of Fools is an historical novel set during the Hussite Wars in Bohemia during the 1400s, a period of religious conflict and persecution. Characters in the novel may express views that some readers might find offensive.
Also by Andrzej Sapkowski:Witcher collectionsThe Last WishSword of DestinyÂWitcher novelsBlood of ElvesThe Time of ContemptBaptism of FireThe Tower of SwallowsLady of the LakeSeason of StormsÂThe Malady and Other Stories: An Andrzej Sapkowski Sampler (e-only)ÂTranslated by David French
 - Grand Central Pub"A fantastic novel that any fan of The Witcher will instantly appreciate." âThe Gamer
Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher series has become a fantasy phenomenon, finding millions of fans worldwide and inspiring the hit Netflix show and video games. Now the bestselling author introduces readers to a new hero on an epic journey in The Tower of Fools, the first book of the Hussite Trilogy.ÂReinmar of Bielawa, sometimes known as Reynevan, is a healer, a magician, and according to some, a charlatan. When a thoughtless indiscretion forces him to flee his home, he finds himself pursuednot only by brothers bent on vengeance but by the Holy Inquisition.ÂIn a time when tensions between Hussite and Catholic countries are threatening to turn into war and mystical forces are gathering in the shadows, Reynevan's journey will lead him to the Narrenturmâthe Tower of Fools.ÂThe Tower is an asylum for the mad...or for those who dare to think differently and challenge the prevailing order. And escaping it, avoiding the conflict around him, and keeping his own sanity will prove more difficult than he ever imagined
"A ripping yarn delivered with world-weary wit, bursting at the seams with sex, death, magic and madness." âJoe AbercrombieÂ"This is historical fantasy done right." âPublishers Weekly (starred review)
"AÂ highly enjoyable historical fantasy." âBooklist
The Tower of Fools is an historical novel set during the Hussite Wars in Bohemia during the 1400s, a period of religious conflict and persecution. Characters in the novel may express views that some readers might find offensive.
Also by Andrzej Sapkowski:Witcher collectionsThe Last WishSword of DestinyÂWitcher novelsBlood of ElvesThe Time of ContemptBaptism of FireThe Tower of SwallowsLady of the LakeSeason of StormsÂThe Malady and Other Stories: An Andrzej Sapkowski Sampler (e-only)ÂTranslated by David French
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