The Burning Chambers

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Bringing sixteenth-century Languedoc vividly to life, Kate Mosseâ number one bestselling novel The Burning Chambers is a gripping story of love, betrayal, war, adventure, conspiracies and divided loyalties.Carcassonne 1562. Nineteen-year-old Minou Joubert receives an anonymous letter at her fatherâ bookshop. Sealed with a distinctive family crest, it contains just five words: SHE KNOWS THAT YOU LIVE.But before Minou can decipher the mysterious message, a chance encounter with a young Huguenot convert, Piet Reydon, changes her destiny forever. For Piet has a dangerous mission of his own, and he will need Minouâ help if he is to get out of La Cité alive . . .A thrilling adventure and a heartbreaking love story, The Burning Chambers is a historical novel of excitement, conspiracy and danger like no other . . .‘A powerful storyteller with an abundant imagination’ – Daily Telegraph‘Impressively bold and ambitious’ – Daily Mail

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