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Cathedral of the Sea by Ildefonso Falcones (2008, Hardcover)

At last: The international bestsellera which has already sold nearly 2 million copies worldwideacomes to America! "Cathedral of the Sea," Ildefonso Falconesas mesmerizing historical novel about medieval Barcelona, was Spainas #1 bestseller for a full year. Rights have sold in thirtytwo countries to date, and comparisons to Ken Follettas "The Pillars of the Earth" are being made. Who better to bring you this international sensation than Follettas own publisher? Cathedral of the Sea follows the fortunes of the Estanyol family, from their peasant roots to a son, Arnau, who flees the land only to realize spectacular wealth and devastating problems. During Arnauas lifetime Barcelona becomes a city of light and darkness, dominated by the construction of the cityas great prideathe cathedral of Santa Maria del Maraand by its shame, the deadly Inquisition. A s a young man, Arnau joins the powerful guild of stone-workers and helps to build the church with his own hands, while his best friend and adopted brother Joan studies to become a priest. When Arnau, who secretly loves a forbidden Jewish woman named Mar, is betrayed and hauled before the Inquisitor, he finds himself faceto- face with his own brother. Will he lose his life just as his beloved "Cathedral of the Sea" is finally completed? An unforgettable fresco of a golden age in fourteenth-century Barcelona, "Cathedral of the Sea" is a story of friendship and revenge, of love and war.

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
With Cathedral of the Sea, Ildefonso Falcones dethrones Eduardo Mendoza and Arturo Perez Reverte . . . and has become Spain’s new Dan Brown.” —El Mundo, aWith "Cathedral of the Sea," Ildefonso Falcones dethrones Eduardo Mendoza and Arturo Perez Reverte . . . and has become Spainas new Dan Brown.a a"El Mundo", â€œWith Cathedral of the Sea , Ildefonso Falcones dethrones Eduardo Mendoza and Arturo Perez Reverte . . . and has become Spainâ€™s new Dan Brown.â€� â€” El Mundo
Lccn
2007-046077
Grade from
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
863.7
Grade to
Up
Lc Classification Number
Pq6656.A375c3813
Copyright Date
2008

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