The Idol [Hardcover]

Robert Merle (Author), B. Bray (Translator)

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Book Description

Publication Date: November 23, 1989

Set in Renaissance Italy this novel evokes the power politics, intrigues, rivalries and betrayals surrounding the life of a woman of modest birth who ascends the social scale, arousing strong partisan passions. The author won the Prix Concourt for "Week-end at Zuydecoote".

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } Set in Renaissance Italy this novel evokes the power politics, intrigues, rivalries and betrayals surrounding the life of a woman of modest birth who ascends the social scale, arousing strong partisan passions. The author won the Prix Concourt for "Week-end at Zuydecoote".

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

Product Details

Hardcover: 416 pages
Publisher: The Harvill Press (November 23, 1989)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0002713454
ISBN-13: 978-0002713450
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,957,416 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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