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The Nest of the Sparrowhawk

The Nest of the Sparrowhawk

The Nest of the Sparrowhawk

Emmuska Baroness Orczy

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Wildside Press
Año de edición:
2024
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Ficción histórica
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9781434426758
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The Nest of the Sparrowhawk is a historical romance set in 17th-century England. The story follows a cunning nobleman, Sir Marmaduke, who devises a scheme to secure wealth through deception, only to be met with unexpected twists and moral reckoning. Filled with suspense, intrigue, and vivid depictions of Restoration England, the novel combines mystery with themes of love, loyalty, and justice.Baroness Emma Orczy (1865-1947) was a British novelist, playwright and artist of Hungarian noble origin. She was most notable for her series of novels featuring the Scarlet Pimpernel.

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