The Blanket Of The Dark
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
A richly atmospheric historical novel, The Blanket of the Dark chronicles the story of Peter Pentecost, a young scholar who discovers he may be the last surviving heir to the English throne during the turbulent reign of Henry VIII. Set against the sweeping backdrop of sixteenth-century England, the narrative uncovers a world of political intrigue, religious upheaval, and dangerous conspiracy as Peter is drawn into a desperate plot to restore the old Catholic order. Buchan writes with his trademark blend of suspense and scholarly precision, painting a vivid portrait of a nation on the brink of transformation, where loyalty and survival are perpetually at odds. The prose carries a brooding, elegiac tone that captures both the grandeur and the peril of Tudor England, immersing the reader in fog-shrouded forests, crumbling abbeys, and whispered rebellions. A masterwork of historical fiction from one of the twentieth century's most gifted storytellers, it stands as a testament to Buchan's unparalleled ability to fuse adventure with deep historical conscience.
Author: John Buchan
Format: Hardback
Genre: Historical fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
A richly atmospheric historical novel, The Blanket of the Dark chronicles the story of Peter Pentecost, a young scholar who discovers he may be the last surviving heir to the English throne during the turbulent reign of Henry VIII. Set against the sweeping backdrop of sixteenth-century England, the narrative uncovers a world of political intrigue, religious upheaval, and dangerous conspiracy as Peter is drawn into a desperate plot to restore the old Catholic order. Buchan writes with his trademark blend of suspense and scholarly precision, painting a vivid portrait of a nation on the brink of transformation, where loyalty and survival are perpetually at odds. The prose carries a brooding, elegiac tone that captures both the grandeur and the peril of Tudor England, immersing the reader in fog-shrouded forests, crumbling abbeys, and whispered rebellions. A masterwork of historical fiction from one of the twentieth century's most gifted storytellers, it stands as a testament to Buchan's unparalleled ability to fuse adventure with deep historical conscience.