The Confusion Paperback / softback
by Neal Stephenson
Paperback / softback
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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, Jesuits, financial manipulators, and even a stray cryptographer or two...
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:832 pages
- Publisher:Cornerstone
- Publication Date:07/04/2005
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- ISBN:9780099410690
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In Stock - Less than 10 copies availableFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:832 pages
- Publisher:Cornerstone
- Publication Date:07/04/2005
- Category:
- ISBN:9780099410690