Knowledge of Water
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Author: Sarah Smith
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 469
An enigmatic man haunted by guilt and a dark secret from the past . . . A beautiful young woman consumed by a desire that could destroy her lifelong dream . . . A madman who stalks them both in retribution for a murder they know nothing about. They are all part of one of the most critically acclaimed suspense novels of the year. THE KNOWLEDGE OF WATER "Lushly erotic . . . The centerpiece of Sarah Smith's elegant period novel is the torrential flood that nearly swept Paris away in 1910. . . . An exquisite stylist, she observes her characters in the most intimate detail, defining them with witty precision and placing them in a rain-drenched portrait of Edwardian Paris that could hang in the Louvre". --The New York Times Book Review "Compelling . . . Engrossing . . . Envelop[s] the reader with history, mystery, and passion". --The Boston Herald "A haunting tale . . . An accessible mix of historical speculation, literary allusion, and suspense, [this novel] could become this year's Name of the Rose". --Entertainment Weekly "As satisfying a mystery as the Mona Lisa's smile". --USA Today
Author: Sarah Smith
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 469
An enigmatic man haunted by guilt and a dark secret from the past . . . A beautiful young woman consumed by a desire that could destroy her lifelong dream . . . A madman who stalks them both in retribution for a murder they know nothing about. They are all part of one of the most critically acclaimed suspense novels of the year. THE KNOWLEDGE OF WATER "Lushly erotic . . . The centerpiece of Sarah Smith's elegant period novel is the torrential flood that nearly swept Paris away in 1910. . . . An exquisite stylist, she observes her characters in the most intimate detail, defining them with witty precision and placing them in a rain-drenched portrait of Edwardian Paris that could hang in the Louvre". --The New York Times Book Review "Compelling . . . Engrossing . . . Envelop[s] the reader with history, mystery, and passion". --The Boston Herald "A haunting tale . . . An accessible mix of historical speculation, literary allusion, and suspense, [this novel] could become this year's Name of the Rose". --Entertainment Weekly "As satisfying a mystery as the Mona Lisa's smile". --USA Today
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Sarah Smith
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 469
An enigmatic man haunted by guilt and a dark secret from the past . . . A beautiful young woman consumed by a desire that could destroy her lifelong dream . . . A madman who stalks them both in retribution for a murder they know nothing about. They are all part of one of the most critically acclaimed suspense novels of the year. THE KNOWLEDGE OF WATER "Lushly erotic . . . The centerpiece of Sarah Smith's elegant period novel is the torrential flood that nearly swept Paris away in 1910. . . . An exquisite stylist, she observes her characters in the most intimate detail, defining them with witty precision and placing them in a rain-drenched portrait of Edwardian Paris that could hang in the Louvre". --The New York Times Book Review "Compelling . . . Engrossing . . . Envelop[s] the reader with history, mystery, and passion". --The Boston Herald "A haunting tale . . . An accessible mix of historical speculation, literary allusion, and suspense, [this novel] could become this year's Name of the Rose". --Entertainment Weekly "As satisfying a mystery as the Mona Lisa's smile". --USA Today
Author: Sarah Smith
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 469
An enigmatic man haunted by guilt and a dark secret from the past . . . A beautiful young woman consumed by a desire that could destroy her lifelong dream . . . A madman who stalks them both in retribution for a murder they know nothing about. They are all part of one of the most critically acclaimed suspense novels of the year. THE KNOWLEDGE OF WATER "Lushly erotic . . . The centerpiece of Sarah Smith's elegant period novel is the torrential flood that nearly swept Paris away in 1910. . . . An exquisite stylist, she observes her characters in the most intimate detail, defining them with witty precision and placing them in a rain-drenched portrait of Edwardian Paris that could hang in the Louvre". --The New York Times Book Review "Compelling . . . Engrossing . . . Envelop[s] the reader with history, mystery, and passion". --The Boston Herald "A haunting tale . . . An accessible mix of historical speculation, literary allusion, and suspense, [this novel] could become this year's Name of the Rose". --Entertainment Weekly "As satisfying a mystery as the Mona Lisa's smile". --USA Today
Knowledge of Water