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The Confusion

Pocket
Engelsk
The Confusion
The Confusion
  • Forfatter: Neal Stephenson
  • Format: Pocket
  • Antall sider: 832
  • Språk: Engelsk
  • Forlag/Utgiver: SD Books
  • EAN: 9780099410690
  • Utgivelsesår: 2005
  • Bidragsyter: Stephenson, Neal
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Neal Stephenson continues his extraordinary Baroque Cycle in this sequel to his bestselling Quicksilver, bringing to life a cast of unforgettable characters in a time of breathtaking genius and discovery.

It is the late 1600s, on the high seas. A group of Barbary galley slaves plot as they ply the oars of a pirate ship, hatching a daring scheme to find an enormous cache of Spanish gold. Amazingly, they succeed - leaving some very unhappy men behind who vow to hunt down the vagabonds and bring them to justice, no matter the cost.

Meanwhile, back in France, the beautiful Eliza - toast of Versailles and spy extraordinaire - attempts to return to London with her baby, a child whose paternity is shrouded in mystery. Making her way home, her ship is stopped by a French privateer and she is returned to the Sun King''s court. Thrown back into a web of international intrigue, Eliza must contend with all manner of characters, including buccaneers, poisoners, Jesuit