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First, its a mystery about a book what reader doesnt love that. Although at times for this reader a burnable book could be a little salty with a few overly vivid images and scenes and the ending a little cluttered and sometimes confusing with so many multilayered secrets and motives. A burnable book, by bruce holsinger the new york times. His third novel, the gifted school, will appear from riverhead books in summer 2019. Recommended read a burnable book by bruce holsinger. The whole thing is a conspiracy against the kingdom that started after the publishing of the burnable book, a work that is threatening for the whole state.

College admissions scandal the wall street journal holsinger. Only a few powerful men know that the cryptic lines derive from a burnable book, a seditious work that threatens the stability of the realm. Holsinger plot despite my lack of interest in historical fiction of any sort, the plot of this book really roped me in. A burnable book by holsinger, bruce a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. A burnable book king county library system overdrive. A burnable book by bruce holsinger, 9780007493326, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Summary a burnable book author bruce holsinger summary england of 85 and the young king richard is busy trying to unite his island country with enemies surrounding him as well as from within his own court. A deep understanding of the period combines with sophisticated writing to create a richly imagined world.

Bruce holsingers a burnable book is an irresistible historical thriller reminiscent of the classics an instance of the fingerpost, the name of the rose, and. The back biting and intrigue in his court leaves the young king with few to trust. The story bursts with historical figures, including the hero, john gower poet, and secondary characters geoffrey chaucer the father of english literature, john rykener transvestite, and sir john hawkwood mercenary. A novel and millions of other books are available for instant access. A city of shadows and fear, in a kingdom haunted by the spectre of revolt and ruled by the headstrong young king richard ii. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. A burnable book pinellas public library cooperative overdrive. Surrounded by ruthless courtiersincluding his powerful uncle, john of gaunt, and gaunts artful mistress, katherine swynfordenglands young, still untested king, richard ii, is in mortal peril. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. A book, the burnable one of the title, appears, allegedly written during the reign of william the conqueror. Only a few powerful men know that the cryptic lines derive from a burnable book, a. Tensions between young king richard ii and his uncle, the duke of lancaster, continue to intensify. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor.

A burnable book exemplifies the best in historical fiction. Surrounded by ruthless courtiersincluding his powerful in chaucers london, betrayal, murder and intrigue swirl around the existence of a prophetic book that foretells. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. As the bishop of london has declared, this is a burnable book. A burnable book, bruce holsingers debut novel is set in england during the reign of richard ii. We have the crust that is the first gripping chapter that draws the eye of the reader and tempts the curious to sample more. Bruce holsinger is the author of the first john gower novel, a burnable book, and an awardwinning scholar of the medieval period who teaches at the university of virginia. February 18, 2014 the hunt for a book of seditious poems is at the heart of medievalist bruce holsingers detailpacked new. The result is a rare sort of book, a domestic drama with the pace of a whodunit. As the spectre of revolt looms, a fragile truce with france nears its end, and the. Listen to a burnable book audiobook streaming online free.

A burnable book is an irresistible thriller, reminiscent of classics like an instance of the fingerpost, the name of the rose and the crimson petal and the white. At the heart of the novel is a book detailing the deaths of all the english kings from william the conqueror up to and including the current reigning king, richard ii. Surrounded by ruthless courtiersincluding his powerful in chaucers london, betrayal, murder and intrigue swirl around the existence of a prophetic book that foretells the deaths of englands kings. Gower and his friend geoffrey chaucer are hot on the tomes trail when gowers sinister son, simon, returns inopportunely from exile abroad. At the end of a burnable book, gower happens to glance at a snippet of chaucers new work. Trouble is, possession of a burnable book, one that embodies heresy andor threats to the kings person, is high treason. A burnable book by bruce holsinger overdrive rakuten. A burnable book is fragrant with the stench of medieval. Bruce holsingers a burnable book is an irresistible historical thriller reminiscent of the classics an instance of the fingerpost, the name of the rose, and the crimson petal and the white. In chaucers london, betrayal, murder, royal intrigue, mystery, and dangerous politics swirl around the existence of a prophetic book that foretells the death of englands kings in this irresistible historical thriller, reminiscent of the classics an instance of the fingerpost, the name of the. He is a guggenheim fellow and a recipient of research fellowships from the american council of learned societies and the national endowment for the humanities. A city of shadows and fear, in a kingdom ruled by the headstrong young king richard ii, haunted by the spectre of revolt.

A burnable book is another one, but with enough differences to make it feel refreshing and original. The burnable book of the title is a work of poetic prophecy, ostensibly written during the reign of william the conqueror, which foretells in gory detail the demise of thirteen english kings. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a burnable book. A group of pilgrims are setting out for canterbury. While many authors cj sansom, sj parris, nancy bilyeau to name a few set their stories in the tudor period, this one is set in the 14th century, during the reign of richard ii, a period covered less often in historical fiction. Second, thanks to the cast of characters, the book passes through so many hands that even the people who know the. Songs are heard across londoncatchy verses said to originate from an ancient book that prophesies the end of englands kingsand among the books predictions is richards assassination. His first two novels, a burnable book and the invention of fire, are set in and around medieval london, where the poets geoffrey chaucer and john gower spent much of. This political intrigue is the backdrop for a story with chaucer and his contemporary writer, gower, as two of its main characters. A burnable book, by bruce holsinger the washington post.

To find the manuscript, wily bureaucrat geoffrey chaucer turns to fellow poet john gower, a professional trader in information with connections high and low. That all aside, a burnable book is a rich historical detailed read that is simply a book to savor. In chaucers london, betrayal, murder, royal intrigue, mystery, and dangerous politics swirl around the existence of a prophetic book that foretells the deaths of englands kings. Bruce holsinger, professor of english at the university of virginia and author of a burnable book. Holsingers research, alongside the energetic vulgarity of a language in flux, delivers up a world where even the filth is colorful. A stunning debut historical thriller set in the turbulent 14th century for fans of cj sansom, the name of the rose and an instance of the fingerpost. We have the crust that is the first gripping chapter that draws the eye of the reader and tempts the curious to sample more, then as the shell is broken the reader will be surprised to uncover an assortment of complex characters that all have a hand in touching a potentially dangerous book called book. A burnable book book columbus metropolitan library. Bruce holsinger is a fiction writer and scholar of medieval literature who teaches at the university of virginia in charlottesville. The best part of a burnable book, apart from the characters, is the mystery itself. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. A burnable book 2014 notes edit it has been surmised that gower and chaucer were probably good friends. His first two novels, a burnable book and the invention of fire, are set in and around medieval london, where the poets geoffrey chaucer and john gower spent much of their lives.

Thus it falls to the books many temporary owners to decipher that prophecy and save, or not save, the reigning monarch. A burnable book is set during a turbulent time in english history with renewed tensions with france, scottish incursions to the north, and friction amongst nobles all vying for power. She retrieves the book and wraps it once more in the cloth, hiding them both in her skirts. Surrounded by ruthless courtiersincluding his powerful uncle, john of gaunt, and gaunts artful mistress, katherine swynfordenglands young, still untested king, richard ii, is in mortal peril, and the danger is only beginning. The book prophesies in historically accurate terms the death of every english king from william to richard.

Feb 16, 2014 at the end of a burnable book, gower happens to glance at a snippet of chaucers new work. A supposedly ancient book of poems prophesying the death of englands newly crowned king, richard ii, is making the rounds. A burnable book a burnable book audiobook, by bruce holsinger. Chaucer a renowned poet along with his friend gower goes for the search of the book in order to end the instability in the realm. The poet john gower is the perfect narrator and amateur sleuth. A burnable book is fragrant with the stench of medieval london. A burnable book ebook by bruce holsinger rakuten kobo. Mar 24, 2014 bruce holsinger, professor of english at the university of virginia and author of a burnable book.