{"product_id":"a-book-of-falsehoods-between-three-plagues-volume-3-9780857055149","title":"A Book of Falsehoods: Between Three Plagues Volume 3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe third part of an epic historical trilogy by the nation's greatest modern writer, set in 1578, is a book of heinous falsehoods that denounces Balthasar Russow as pastor of Holy Ghost Church. However, he may call on a powerful ally to pay the price. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 496 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 04 August 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Quercus Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe third installment in an epic historical trilogy, \"The Estonian Answer to Wolf Hall,\" by the nation's greatest modern writer, takes place in 1578. A ship from Rostock arrives in Tallinn, carrying printed copies of Balthasar Russow's \"Chronicle,\" the culmination of our hero's life's work. Despite its instant success, not everyone is pleased to see it published. A group of local gentry denounce it to the town council as a book of heinous falsehoods, and lobby for Balthasar to be relieved as pastor of the Holy Ghost Church. However, all is not lost. Balthasar may call on a powerful ally, but at a price.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this final volume, fierce storms, famine, war, and plague continue to be unleashed upon Livonia. Balthasar's personal life is also fraught with turbulence and loss, much of it stemming from his own jealousy and suspicion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis captivating trilogy delves into the lives of historical figures and explores the complexities of political, social, and religious dynamics in 16th-century Estonia. The author's meticulous research and vivid storytelling make it a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction and the complexities of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 594g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 153 x 234 x 39 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780857055149\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jaan Kross","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44097484292346,"sku":"9780857055149","price":14.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1659695476018_book.jpg?v=1659792555","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/a-book-of-falsehoods-between-three-plagues-volume-3-9780857055149","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}