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Loading... The Alchemist's Apprentice (edition 2007)by Dave Duncan
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. With a richly detailed backdrop of Renaissance Venice, The Alchemist’s Apprentice is a mesmerizing historical mystery. Not familiar with the Duncan’s work before reading this book, I didn’t realize that this was a bit of a departure for him, but it is impossible to imagine the author writing anything but this fascinating, compelling type of material. As a historian myself, it was eminently satisfying to see a well-researched cultural account nicely leavened with a cynical, witty protagonist, hints of the occult, and a generous sprinkling of red herrings. no reviews | add a review
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To the legendary clairvoyant Maestro Nostradamus, the future is forever in motion. But for young swordsman Alfeo Zeno, his apprentice and protector, the present is hard enough to contend with. His days are spent poring over astrology charts and making calculations, his nights learning arcane magic or transcribing Nostradamus's nebulous prophecies. Until one night, when the Council of Ten arrives to take the seer into custody. It seems that high-ranking friend of the prince died under mysterious circumstances after Nostradamus cast his horoscope, warning of danger-and rumors are swirling that the mystic poisoned the victim to enhance his own reputation. Alfeo is stunned when his master refuses to flee. Instead, Nostradamus charges Alfeo with the task of clearing his name. Now, Alfeo must unravel a web of magic and murder if he is to have any future of his own. No library descriptions found. |
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This one is a lot more historical and a lot less fantasy than Duncan's usual fare, but there are enough references to and manifestations of the occult to satisfy people looking for a little more.
Definitely enjoyable, looking forward to the other two books in the series. ( )