Stephenson, Neal

The Confusion (Baroque Cycle 2)

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ISBN 13:: 9780099410690
author:: Stephenson, Neal
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Arrow
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2005
Pages:: 926
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.6 centimetres (0
Genre:: Historical fiction
Condition:: New
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The Confusion is the sequel to Neal Stephenson's bestselling Quicksilver, continuing his extraordinary Baroque Cycle. Set in the late 1600s, on the high seas, the story follows a group of Barbary galley slaves as they hatch a daring scheme to find a cache of Spanish gold. Their success leaves some very unhappy men in their wake, who vow to hunt them down. Meanwhile, a beautiful and cunning spy, Eliza, attempts to return to London with her baby, whose paternity is shrouded in mystery. Her ship is stopped by a French privateer, and she is returned to the Sun King's court, thrown back into a web of international intrigue. As she navigates this complex world, Eliza must contend with a range of characters, including buccaneers, poisoners, Jesuits, and cryptographers. A tale of piracy, espionage, and international intrigue, The Confusion is a gripping story of adventure and discovery.

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