Faces under Water |
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Author:
| Lee, Tanith |
ISBN: | 978-0-87951-835-6 |
Publication Date: | Sep 1998 |
Publisher: | Abrams, Inc.
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $23.95USD $23.95 |
Book Description:
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"Starting with the premise of four novels based on the phases of alchemy and the four elements, Tanith Lee has created an evocative alternate Italy in her new series, The Secret Books of Venus." "In Saint Fire, the second volume in the series, Volpa is a strangely beautiful servant girl who glows with an inhuman inner fire. When her master, an abusive woodseller, is mysteriously incinerated, Volpa begins to discover her power of fire. Her gift is noted by the Church leaders, who see...
More Description"Starting with the premise of four novels based on the phases of alchemy and the four elements, Tanith Lee has created an evocative alternate Italy in her new series, The Secret Books of Venus." "In Saint Fire, the second volume in the series, Volpa is a strangely beautiful servant girl who glows with an inhuman inner fire. When her master, an abusive woodseller, is mysteriously incinerated, Volpa begins to discover her power of fire. Her gift is noted by the Church leaders, who see her as a mighty weapon in their holy wars. Not sure if her powers are heavenly or demonic, the priests are nonetheless determined to have Volpa on their side."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved