Synopsis
As political, religious, and familial intrigue once again converge on Girona, danger and deceit infiltrate two very different families--and only the blind Isaac can bring the truth to light.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Caroline Roe is the pseudonym of acclaimed mystery author Medora Sale. She is a graduate of the prestigious Centre for Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto. She holds a Ph.D. in Medieval Studies.
From Publishers Weekly
Canadian author Roe's solid eighth entry in her series to feature blind Jewish physician Isaac of Girona (after 2003's A Poultice for a Healer) satisfies more as a historical novel than as a whodunit. In the spring of 1355, Isaac's comfortable household in Spain is shaken when his young Muslim apprentice, Yusuf Ibn Hasan, obeys a summons by a powerful relative, the emir of Granada, to return to Granada. Long thought missing by the emir's court, Yusuf soon narrowly avoids a number of attempts on his life. Meanwhile, a new patient of Isaac's, Raimon Foraster, seeks medical help for his insomnia and bad dreams, which concern death by immolation. The doctor looks for a psychological basis for the symptoms and investigates a number of newcomers to Foraster's home. A fatal poisoning deepens Isaac's inquiry. A major unresolved plot thread sets the stage for the next book, but the revelation of the murderer's identity and motivation is unremarkable. The author's depiction of 14th-century Spain rings as true as ever (she's been justly compared to Ellis Peters, creator of Brother Cadfael), though some readers may wish that Isaac's ethnicity, culture and religion figured more in the plot than they do. FYI:Roe, who's real name is Medora Sale, has twice been nominated for an Anthony Award.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Consolation for an Exile
Stock Image
Consolation for an Exile
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00086937977
Stock Image
Consolation for an Exile
Published by
Berkley (edition ), 2005
ISBN 10: 0425201813
ISBN 13: 9780425201817
Used
Mass Market Paperback
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience. Seller Inventory # 0425201813-11-1
Stock Image
Consolation for an Exile
Published by
Penguin Publishing Group, 2005
ISBN 10: 0425201813
ISBN 13: 9780425201817
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP67757243
Stock Image
Consolation for an Exile
Published by
Penguin Publishing Group, 2005
ISBN 10: 0425201813
ISBN 13: 9780425201817
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 10105965-75
Stock Image
Consolation for an Exile
Seller: ThriftBooks-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Unknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0425201813I5N00
Stock Image
Consolation for an Exile
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Unknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0425201813I5N00
Stock Image
Consolation for an Exile
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Unknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0425201813I5N00
Stock Image
Consolation for an Exile
Seller: Chapter Two Bookstore, Lompoc, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Good. Gently used, cover has some chips, worn spine and shelf wear. Book is clean with no underlining or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 41669
Stock Image
Consolation for an Exile
Published by
Berkley Prime Crime December 2005, 2005
ISBN 10: 0425201813
ISBN 13: 9780425201817
Used
Mass Market Paperback
Seller: R Bookmark, Youngtown, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Used - Acceptable. Shelf and spine wear -- reader's copy. Seller Inventory # 306391
Stock Image
Consolation for an Exile
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004941208
Buy Used
US$ 3.08
US$ 7.53 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available