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published
October 1st 1996
by Overlook Hardcover
binding
Hardcover, 528 pages
isbn
0879516720
(isbn13: 9780879516727)
description
It is the eve of the French Revolution. The aristos are drinking life to the dregs, indulging in every conceivable sensual vice as if there were no to...more
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Read in August, 2008
recommends it for:
people who like historical fiction
Just started this book, Tanith Lee is a dark author, which I like, so this should be good.
11-28-07 - so far so good. Lots of interesting information about the French revolution and the personalities and events that shaped it.
08-11-08 - This was a slow read for me, because it's a very long book, with many characters, that covers alot of material. Even though it's a little slow in some places, I really like the over-all composition and writing. Tanith Lee does a very good job of making ...more
11-28-07 - so far so good. Lots of interesting information about the French revolution and the personalities and events that shaped it.
08-11-08 - This was a slow read for me, because it's a very long book, with many characters, that covers alot of material. Even though it's a little slow in some places, I really like the over-all composition and writing. Tanith Lee does a very good job of making ...more
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Read in January, 2005
French revolution historical fiction, but a little too long for library check-out :)
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