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The Council of Egypt

by Leonardo Sciascia, Adrienne Foulke
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Intriguing historical mystery set in Palermo, 1783.

This book is perfect for history enthusiasts who love a good mystery. The Council of Egypt takes readers back to 18th century Palermo, where feuds and plotting are rampant amongst the barons. What makes this book truly captivating is the invention of an ancient Arabic chronicle that challenges Sicilian history. Sciascia weaves a tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat, eager to uncover the truth behind the fabricated chronicle and its significance in the power struggles of the time.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Council of Egypt

by Leonardo Sciascia, Adrienne Foulke
$11.90 $5.90 50% off
$5.31 Thryft Club Member Price
ISBN: 9781784978037
Authors: Leonardo Sciascia, Adrienne Foulke
Publisher: Apollo
Date of Publication: 2016-12-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Contemporary, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Historical Romance, Classics, Italian Literature, Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.77
(rated by 952 readers)

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Palermo, 1783: The barons pursue their feuds and petty plotting. Their wives indulge in forbidden French novels. And the porcine abbot Vella, eager to curry favour with Naples, 'invents' an ancient Arabic chronicle, The Council of Egypt, that enhances the rights of some families, rewriting Sicilian history. Over the ironies of plot and character, hangs the crueller irony of history. In the evocation of a country, its people and its traditions, this is Sciascia's largest and most vivid canvas.
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Intriguing historical mystery set in Palermo, 1783.

This book is perfect for history enthusiasts who love a good mystery. The Council of Egypt takes readers back to 18th century Palermo, where feuds and plotting are rampant amongst the barons. What makes this book truly captivating is the invention of an ancient Arabic chronicle that challenges Sicilian history. Sciascia weaves a tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat, eager to uncover the truth behind the fabricated chronicle and its significance in the power struggles of the time.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.