The Book of Whispers
Author: Starr, Kimberley
ISBN: 9781925355512
Publisher: Text Publishing
Year First Published: 2016
Pages: 400
Dimensions: 196mm x 130mm x 32mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description
The winner of the 2015 Text Prize is an epic story of the battle between good and evil, set during the Crusades and featuring an unforgettable teen hero and heroine.
Tuscany, 1096 AD. Luca, young heir to the title of Conte de Falconi, sees demons. Since no one else can see them, Luca must keep quiet about what he sees, or risk another exorcism by the nefarious priest Ramberti.
Luca also has dreams-dreams that sometimes predict the future. Night after night Luca sees his father murdered, and vows to stop it coming true. Even if he has to go against his father's wishes and follow him on the great pilgrimage to capture the Holy Lands.
Far away in Cappadocia, Suzan has dreams too. Consigned with her mute mother to a life in an underground convent, she has a vision of a brown-haired boy riding through the desert. A boy with an ancient book that holds some inscrutable power. A boy who will take her on an adventure that will lead to places beyond both their understanding.
Together, Luca and Suzan will realise their true quest- to defeat the forces of man and demon that wish to destroy the world.
ISBN: 9781925355512
Publisher: Text Publishing
Year First Published: 2016
Pages: 400
Dimensions: 196mm x 130mm x 32mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description
The winner of the 2015 Text Prize is an epic story of the battle between good and evil, set during the Crusades and featuring an unforgettable teen hero and heroine.
Tuscany, 1096 AD. Luca, young heir to the title of Conte de Falconi, sees demons. Since no one else can see them, Luca must keep quiet about what he sees, or risk another exorcism by the nefarious priest Ramberti.
Luca also has dreams-dreams that sometimes predict the future. Night after night Luca sees his father murdered, and vows to stop it coming true. Even if he has to go against his father's wishes and follow him on the great pilgrimage to capture the Holy Lands.
Far away in Cappadocia, Suzan has dreams too. Consigned with her mute mother to a life in an underground convent, she has a vision of a brown-haired boy riding through the desert. A boy with an ancient book that holds some inscrutable power. A boy who will take her on an adventure that will lead to places beyond both their understanding.
Together, Luca and Suzan will realise their true quest- to defeat the forces of man and demon that wish to destroy the world.
