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The Serpent of Venice by Christopher Moore
Published by: William Morrow
Publication Date: April 22nd, 2014
Format: Hardcover, 336 Pages
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The official patter:
"Venice, a long time ago. Three prominent Venetians await their most loathsome and foul dinner guest, the erstwhile envoy from the Queen of Britain: the rascal-Fool Pocket.
This trio of cunning plotters—the merchant, Antonio; the senator, Montressor Brabantio; and the naval officer, Iago—have lured Pocket to a dark dungeon, promising an evening of sprits and debauchery with a rare Amontillado sherry and Brabantio's beautiful daughter, Portia.
But their invitation is, of course, bogus. The wine is drugged. The girl isn't even in the city limits. Desperate to rid themselves once and for all of the man who has consistently foiled their grand quest for power and wealth, they have lured him to his death. (How can such a small man, be such a huge obstacle?). But this Fool is no fool . . . and he's got more than a few tricks (and hand gestures) up his sleeve.
Greed, revenge, deception, lust, and a giant (but lovable) sea monster combine to create another hilarious and bawdy tale from modern comic genius, Christopher Moore."
Um, I'm a sucker for anything Venetian...
Deception's Princess by Esther Friesner
Published by: Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: April 22nd, 2014
Format: Hardcover, 336 Pages
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The official patter:
"Some lies lead to true adventure. . . .
Maeve, princess of Connacht, was born with her fists clenched. And it's her spirit and courage that make Maeve her father's favorite daughter. But once he becomes the High King, powerful men begin to circle--it's easy to love the girl who brings her husband a kingdom.
Yet Maeve is more than a prize to be won, and she's determined to win the right to decide her own fate. In the court's deadly game of intrigue, she uses her wits to keep her father's friends and enemies close--but not too close. When she strikes up an unlikely friendship with the son of a visiting druid, Maeve faces a brutal decision between her loyalty to her family and to her own heart.
Award-winning author Esther Friesner has a remarkable gift for combining exciting myth and richly researched history. This fiery heroine's fight for independence in first-century Ireland is truly worthy of a bard's tale. Hand Deception's Princess to fans of Tamora Pierce, Shannon Hale, and Malinda Lo."
I've always been interested in Friesner's books, but one in Ireland? Totally 100% sold!
Have you read anything by Christopher Moore? He's coming to a local bookstore in May as part of his tour for "Serpent." I haven't tried any of his books, but I think I'll go see him.
Ashley said... April 22, 2014 at 3:01 PM
I've read his Jesus parody... the books name is escaping me... Lamb, that's it! It was interesting and funny, but I've heard he is a really great speaker so you should TOTALLY go!
Miss Eliza said... April 22, 2014 at 3:22 PM
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