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Set against a backdrop of intrigue and historical conflict, this novel explores the dangerous secret shared between a Chinese envoy and an English scholar regarding gunpowder. As they pledge to take their knowledge to the grave, a relentless adversary seeks to exploit this powerful weapon. Edward III’s ambition drives the narrative, creating a tension-filled atmosphere where loyalty and betrayal intertwine. The story delves into themes of power, knowledge, and the lengths individuals will go to protect or wield such devastating secrets.
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The Powder of Death, Julian Stockwin
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- Rok vydání
- 2016
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- Titul
- The Powder of Death
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Julian Stockwin
- Vydavatel
- Allison & Busby
- Rok vydání
- 2016
- Vazba
- pevná
- Počet stran
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9780749019303
- Kategorie
- Dobrodružná beletrie, Historická próza
- Anotace
- Set against a backdrop of intrigue and historical conflict, this novel explores the dangerous secret shared between a Chinese envoy and an English scholar regarding gunpowder. As they pledge to take their knowledge to the grave, a relentless adversary seeks to exploit this powerful weapon. Edward III’s ambition drives the narrative, creating a tension-filled atmosphere where loyalty and betrayal intertwine. The story delves into themes of power, knowledge, and the lengths individuals will go to protect or wield such devastating secrets.