The Cardinal's Blade - by Pierre Pevel (Paperback)

About the Book

Welcome to 17th-century Paris where intrigue, duels and spies are rife and, with war on the horizon, Cardinal Richelieu's men may be prevailed upon to risk life and limb in the name of France at a moment's notice.

Book Synopsis

Paris, 1633. Louis XIII reigns over France and Cardinal Richelieu governs the country. Richelieu keeps a constant eye on the enemies of the Crown to avoid their assassination attempts, thwart their spies and avert their warmongering. But he's up against people who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.

Review Quotes

"A fast-moving story, full of action, intrigue, and swashbuckling adventures."
--Dark Wolf's Fantasy Reviews

"[Pierre] Pevel...makes a stunning English-language debut with this breathless, swashbuckling tale of intrigue, spying, and swordfights... Pevel's adventure is...likely to charm Anglophone audiences who enjoy action-packed adventure with a true historical sensibility."
-- Publishers Weekly starred review

About the Author

Pierre Pevel, born in 1968, is one of the foremost writers of French fantasy today. The author of seven novels, he was awarded the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire in 2002 and the Prix Imaginales in 2005, both for best novel.