Ink and Bone
Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine is a reprint edition published by Penguin Publishing Group on April 5, 2016. This 384-page novel presents an alternative history where the Great Library of Alexandria has endured through time, exerting control over the dissemination of knowledge. In this world, personal ownership of books is forbidden, and alchemy enables the Library to provide instant access to historical works, creating a complex relationship between knowledge and power.
Readers will follow Jess Brightwell, who is sent to the Library as a spy for his family, despite his belief in its value. As he navigates the final stages of his training, Jess faces a moral dilemma when a friend’s invention threatens the Library’s authority. The narrative explores themes of knowledge, loyalty, and the consequences of challenging a dystopian system that prioritizes control over human life. This edition is presented in English and features dimensions of 8.2 inches in height and 5.52 inches in length.
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In this exhilarating series, New York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine rewrites history, creating a dangerous world where the Great Library of Alexandria has survived the test of time.…
Ruthless and supremely powerful, the Great Library is now a presence in every major city, governing the flow of knowledge to the masses. Alchemy allows the Library to deliver the content of the greatest works of history instantly—but the personal ownership of books is expressly forbidden.
Jess Brightwell believes in the value of the Library, but the majority of his knowledge comes from illegal books obtained by his family. Jess has been sent to be his family’s spy, but his loyalties are tested in the final months of his training to enter the Library’s service.
When his friend inadvertently commits heresy by creating a device that could change the world, Jess discovers that those who control the Great Library believe knowledge is more valuable than any human life—and soon both heretics and books will burn….
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