{"product_id":"9781787471450","title":"Play of Shadows","description":"Author: Sebastien de Castell\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781787471450\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Quercus Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 25 Feb 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 512 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWelcome to the Ooperato Belleza . . . it might save his life, or it just might be the end of him!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDamelas Chademantaigne picked a poor night to flee a judicial duel. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe has precious little hope of escaping the wrath of the Vixen, the most feared duellist in the entire city, until he stumbles through the stage doors of the magnificent Operato Belleza and tricks his way into the company of actors. An archaic law provides a temporary respite from his troubles - until one night a ghostly voice in his head causes Damelas to fumble his lines, inadvertently blurting out a dreadful truth: the city's most legendary hero may actually be a traitor and a brutal murderer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith only the help of his boisterous and lusty friend Bereto, a beautiful assassin whose target may well be Damelas himself, and a company of misfit actors who'd just as soon see him dead, this failed grandson of two Greatcoats must somehow find within himself the courage to dig up long-buried truths before a ruthless band of bravos known as the Iron Orchids come for his head.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOh, and there's still that matter of the Vixen waiting to duel him . . .\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders love \u003ci\u003ePlay of Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003cb\u003eAn impressive tale\u003c\/b\u003e with a fantastic plot, intriguing characters, and wondrous storybuilding. Another masterpiece' -  \u003ci\u003ereader review\u003c\/i\u003e \u0026amp;#11088;\u0026amp;#11088;\u0026amp;#11088;\u0026amp;#11088;\u0026amp;#11088;\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  '\u003cb\u003eIf you are looking for a swashbuckling adventure\u003c\/b\u003e with a dash of romance and a leaven of humour, then go out and get a copy of this book' - \u003ci\u003ereader review\u003c\/i\u003e \u0026amp;#11088;\u0026amp;#11088;\u0026amp;#11088;\u0026amp;#11088;\u0026amp;#11088;\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  'Swashbuckling, emotional rollercoaster, \u003cb\u003ea hero to root for\u003c\/b\u003e and a great cast of characters' - \u003ci\u003ereader review\u003c\/i\u003e \u0026amp;#11088;\u0026amp;#11088;\u0026amp;#11088;\u0026amp;#11088;\u0026amp;#11088;","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46348808585374,"sku":"ADS-9781787471450","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781787471450.jpg?v=1767012948","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781787471450","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}