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Wolf on a String: A Novel,Used
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Bestselling author Benjamin Black turns his eye to sixteenth century Prague and a story of murder, magic and the dark art of wielding extraordinary power.Christian Stern, an ambitious young scholar and alchemist, arrives in Prague in the bitter winter of 1599, intent on making his fortune at the court of the Holy Roman Emperor, the eccentric Rudolf II. The night of his arrival, drunk and lost, Christian stumbles upon the body of a young woman in Golden Lane, an alley hard by Rudolfs great castle. Dressed in a velvet gown, wearing a large gold medallion around her neck, the woman is clearly wellbornor was, for her throat has been slashed.A lesser man would smell danger, but Christian is determined to follow his fortunes wherever they may lead. He quickly finds himself entangled in the machinations of several ruthless courtiers, and before long he comes to the attention of the Emperor himself. Rudolf, deciding that Christian is that rare thinga person he can trustsets him the task of solving the mystery of the womans murder. But Christian soon realizes that he has blundered into the midst of a power struggle that threatens to subvert the throne itself. And as he gets ever nearer to the truth of what happened that night in Golden Lane, he finally sees that his own life is in grave danger.From the spectacularly inventive Benjamin Black, Wolf on a String is a historical crime novel that delivers both a mesmerizing portrait of a lost world and a riveting tale of intrigue and suspense.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the genre of 'Wolf on a String: A Novel'? A: 'Wolf on a String: A Novel' is a historical crime novel set in sixteenth century Prague.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Benjamin Black, which is a pen name for John Banville.
- Q: When was 'Wolf on a String' published? A: 'Wolf on a String' was published on June 5, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Wolf on a String' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, this book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What is the main plot of 'Wolf on a String'? A: The plot follows Christian Stern, a scholar and alchemist, who becomes embroiled in a murder mystery in Prague while trying to gain favor at the court of Emperor Rudolf II.
- Q: What themes are explored in this novel? A: The novel explores themes of ambition, power struggles, murder, and the dark arts of magic.
- Q: Is there a specific historical setting for the story? A: Yes, the story is set in Prague during the winter of 1599.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of writing style? A: Readers can expect a captivating narrative filled with intrigue and suspense, characteristic of Benjamin Black's inventive writing.