I had the extraordinary pleasure to read Kate Braithwaite‘s novel Charlatan pre-release. Charlatan is a captivating tale set in 17th century France. It takes us to the court of Louis XIV and into the chambers of Madame de Montespan, to the dreadful prison cells of the Chateau de Vincennes and the darkest corners of Paris, where sorceress and fortune tellers await their clients. · Behind the scenes and acting almost as a running commentary on the events is the self-confessed charlatan, Lesage, whose cynical world view informs on what is happening in the prison. Apart from the sinister background to the trials, there is virtually no action in this novel: Madame de Montespan moves between royal apartments and a convent; Marie and Bezons’ interaction takes . · Posts about Charlatan written by Kate Braithwaite. For the first time since it came out in September , Charlatan is on sale as an ebook for only $ or 99p or equivalent across all platforms and countries!
CHARLATAN by Kate Braithwaite | Editorial Reviews. Paperback $ Paperback. $ NOOK Book. $ View All Available Formats Editions. Ship This Item — Qualifies for Free Shipping Buy Online, Pick up in Store Check Availability at Nearby Stores. Sign in to Purchase Instantly. Today my Author in the Spotlight is ex-Edinburgh resident Kate Braithwaite. Kate's debut novel Charlatan, was published by Fireship Press on September 16th and you can order a copy here: Charlatan Thanks for taking part Kate. First of all, would you tell me a little about yourself? I grew up in Edinburgh but now live in. Kate Braithwaite, "Charlatan": With C.P. Lesley, Kate Braithwaite.
Behind the scenes and acting almost as a running commentary on the events is the self-confessed charlatan, Lesage, whose cynical world view informs on what is happening in the prison. Apart from the sinister background to the trials, there is virtually no action in this novel: Madame de Montespan moves between royal apartments and a convent; Marie and Bezons’ interaction takes place in a prison room. charlatan Aphrodisiacs and palmistry might be harmless indulgences for indolent courtiers, but when the foremost fortune-teller in Paris also trades in arsenic and abortion, and will summon the devil on her clients’ behalf, the sinister underside of Louis XIV’s glorious reign is ripe for exposure. The novel holds the reader captive from the very first page and Braithwaite is a master of language and suspense. Charlatan is a wonderful novel, full of mystery and intrigue, that takes the reader on a fascinating journey through black masses, politics, witchery and the downfalls of trying to capture someone’s heart forever.
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