Voltaire’s Calligrapher: A Novel
Voltaire’s Calligrapher: A Novel by Pablo De Santis, published by Harper Perennial on October 5, 2010, is a historical fiction work that immerses readers in the tumultuous atmosphere of 18th century Paris. This edition, comprising 149 pages, presents a narrative that intertwines elements of mystery, horror, and clockpunk, reflecting the clash between the remnants of the Dark Ages and the emerging modern age.
Readers will encounter a richly crafted story that combines dark fantasy with a headlong pace, drawing them into a world filled with intrigue and sinister undertones. The novel explores themes of chaos and opulence, inviting those interested in historical thrillers to delve into its inventive plot and exquisite language. This unique blend of genres offers a captivating experience for fans of both historical fiction and thrillers.
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“Richly reminiscent of Umberto Eco, the headlong pace of this dark fantasy—combining elements of mystery, historical fiction, horror and the splinter genre clockpunk—will let readers swallow the entrancing story in a single gulp.” —Kirkus Reviews
Pablo DeSantis, the internationally acclaimed author of The Paris Enigma, is back with a wonderfully inventive, deliciously sinister thriller set in the chaos and opulence of 18th century Paris, where the malevolent remnants of the Dark Ages battle the progressive elements of the modern age. Anyone wondering where to turn after Neal Stephenson’s Anathem and The Baroque Cycle or Matthew Pearl’s The Dante Club will thrill for the exquisite language and deep intrigue of Pablo De Santis’ Voltaire’s Calligrapher.
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