The Brethren
By Robert Merle
Translated by T. Jefferson Kline
By Robert Merle
Translated by T. Jefferson Kline
Part of Fortunes of France
Category: Fiction
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Mar 03, 2015 | ISBN 9781782271277
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Praise
“Swashbuckling historical fiction… For all its philosophical depth [The Brethren] is a hugely entertaining romp… The comparisons with Dumas seem both natural and deserved and the next 12 instalments [are] a thrilling prospect.” — Guardian
“A vivid novel by France’s modern Dumas… [there is] plenty of evidence in the rich characterisation and vivid historical detail that a reader’s long-term commitment will be amply rewarded.” — Sunday Times
“Cleverly depicts France’s epic religious wars through the intimate prism of one family’s experience. It’s beautifully written too.” — Metro.
“We’re swept away by triumph, tragedy, action and adventure… It’s a novel like this that makes reviewing one of the best jobs in the world.” — The Book Bag, Five Star Review
“His readers appreciate his recipe for writing that is as political as it is entertaining.” — Deutschlandfunk
“Be warned: even just a few pages can lead to addiction.” — Neckar-Tauber Trend
“With much wit, irony and a knack for juicy details, [Merle] brings alive his country’s history.” — Literatur-Report
“For fans of historical fiction, The Brethren is a delight to savour.” — Thüringer Allgemeine
“A spectacular evocation of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century France.” — Independent
“Thrilling! Robert Merle rides his novel at full tilt across a richly eventful period of history.” — Le Magazine Littéraire
“Robert Merle is one of the very few French writers who have attained both popular success and the admiration of critics.” — Le Figaro
“A wonderful, colourful, breathlessly narrated historical panorama.” — Zeitpunkt
“A master of the historical novel.” — Guardian
“Breathes new life into the classic adventure story and great historical epic.” — Les Nouvelles Littéraires
“France’s greatest popular novelist.” — Le Monde
“The Dumas of the twentieth century.” — Neues Deutschland
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