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Wormwood......
the bright star shall fall from the sky ....... and many
will die from its bitterness |
It
is London, 1756. In his Bloomsbury attic sits Dr Sabian
Blake - astronomer, scientist, and master of the Kabbalah.
Dr Blake is in possession of the Nemorensis, an ancient
leather-bound book that holds the secrets of the universe.
Scribbled into one of its margins is a mysterious
prophecy. Deciphering it could prove the key to saving
London from a catastrophic fate. But
there are others interested in the Nemorensis too, for more
sinister reasons .......
This
tale of sorcery, treachery, intrigue and supernatural strife
from the author of the international bestseller SHADOWMANCER is
set against a rich historical backdrop and will enthrall readers
to the very last page.
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