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The City of Tears
- The Joubert Family Chronicles, Book 2
- Narrated by: Hattie Morahan
- Length: 16 hrs and 42 mins
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Summary
A Sunday Times Best Paperbacks of the Year Pick
‘Mosse is a master storyteller’ – Madeline Miller, bestselling author of Circe
An epic historical adventure, sweeping from Carcassonne to Paris and Amsterdam, The City of Tears by Kate Mosse is the spellbinding second volume of The Joubert Family Chronicles.
May, 1572. For ten violent years, the Wars of Religion have raged across France. But when Minou Joubert and her family are invited to attend a historic royal wedding in Paris, it is a sign. Peace has been brokered – the marriage could see France reunited at last.
What Minou doesn’t know is that her family’s oldest enemy will also be in attendance, that the Jouberts will soon be scattered to the winds after tragedy strikes, and that a beloved child will disappear without trace . . .
A thrilling story of one family’s fight to survive against the devastating tides of history, The City of Tears is the second novel in the series. It is followed by The Ghost Ship.
'Religious fanaticism, political intrigue and the heart-wrenching tale of a lost child . . . with women firmly centre stage' – The Mail on Sunday
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- HilaryC
- 30-07-22
Fantastic book
I really enjoyed this sequel to The Burning Chambers. Great narration and interesting historical storyline. I was sorry that it came to an end. Can’t wait for the 3rd book. If you love France and history and a good story I recommend.
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- sarahking
- 13-04-21
Kate Mosse gets better and better.
A continuation of the story from The Burning Chambers, characters we love and care about, entangled by strong threads of story woven through the back drop of 16th Century France. This book is part of a family saga involving refugees, religious upheaval and the love of two people and their family. I am sure there is another book to come, and I will be excited to read it when it comes out.
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- margot
- 07-01-22
wonderfully captivating as all her books are
I have loved every sentence and every word of this second book. Amazingly written with a penmanship so well crafted that it takes your breath away at times. I couldn't put it down
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- Clive
- 21-07-23
another great book by Kate Mosse
I have enjoyed the Labyrinth series, and here is another engaging story from this story teller.
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- Ellen Lingwood
- 19-02-21
An absolute triumph!
This is Kate Mosse’s best book since Labyrinth, which I couldn’t put down either. I can’t recommend it enough!
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- CV
- 10-08-21
Gripping sequel to the Buring Chambers.
Loved it. Couldnt wait to read it after finishing book 1 (the Burning Chambers), and genuinely couldnt put either down.
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- dbfromgb
- 08-11-23
Wonderful
I absolutely loved this book and the previous one. Both left me desperate for the next… thoroughly recommend this book - rich with great storytelling, history and a love of France!
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- Daniakall
- 26-09-23
Excellent story, excellent narration
lived the story, Kate Mosse excels in historical fiction. Her characters are rich and feel real, for the most part. You can't help but empathise with them.
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- J Smith
- 28-03-21
Excellent
I enjoyed this second book as much as the first. It was good to hear the story continued. The narration was superb. I would recommend this book.
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- MandaPanda
- 08-08-22
A great listen!
A gripping story. Read the Burning Chambers first so you can understand the references made.
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