At last: The international bestsellera which has already sold nearly 2 million copies worldwideacomes to America Cathedral of the Sea, Ildefonso Falconesas mesmerizing historical novel about medieval Barcelona, was Spainas #1 bestseller for a full year. Rights have sold in thirtytwo countries to date, and comparisons to Ken Follettas The Pillars of the Earth are being made. Who better to bring you this international sensation than Follettas own publisher? Cathedral of the Sea follows the fortunes of the Estanyol family, ...
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At last: The international bestsellera which has already sold nearly 2 million copies worldwideacomes to America Cathedral of the Sea, Ildefonso Falconesas mesmerizing historical novel about medieval Barcelona, was Spainas #1 bestseller for a full year. Rights have sold in thirtytwo countries to date, and comparisons to Ken Follettas The Pillars of the Earth are being made. Who better to bring you this international sensation than Follettas own publisher? Cathedral of the Sea follows the fortunes of the Estanyol family, from their peasant roots to a son, Arnau, who flees the land only to realize spectacular wealth and devastating problems. During Arnauas lifetime Barcelona becomes a city of light and darkness, dominated by the construction of the cityas great prideathe cathedral of Santa Maria del Maraand by its shame, the deadly Inquisition. A s a young man, Arnau joins the powerful guild of stone-workers and helps to build the church with his own hands, while his best friend and adopted brother Joan studies to become a priest. When Arnau, who secretly loves a forbidden Jewish woman named Mar, is betrayed and hauled before the Inquisitor, he finds himself faceto- face with his own brother. Will he lose his life just as his beloved Cathedral of the Sea is finally completed? An unforgettable fresco of a golden age in fourteenth-century Barcelona, Cathedral of the Sea is a story of friendship and revenge, of love and war.
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This item is in good condition. The cover shows normal wear and tear. Good used copy in condition you would find at a good used bookstore. Minor defects may exist such as edgewear, rubbing, etc.
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Fair in very good dust jacket. A couple of pages are soiled and have moisture damage, page edges are heavily soiled and stained; dust jacket has edge curl. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 611 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade.
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Near fine in near Fine jacket. Size: 9x6x1; Translated from the Spanish; with b&w map of 14th Century Barcelona. Octavo, 9 1/2" tall, 611 pages, beige boards with gilt title on spine. A near fine, clean, sturdy hard cover first American edition with light shelf wear; hinges and binding tight, paper cream white with yellowing and slight soiling to top fore-edge. In a near fine, slightly edge worn dust jacket, with the original price.
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First Edition, stated first printing May 2008 with full number line in near fine / very good condition. The pages are clean and crisp, in near fine condition, with no bent corners. Boards are as new, and the spine is square and tight. The dust jacket has a small spot of peeling on the front, but otherwise the book is in excellent condition with an unclipped DJ, and no remainder mark. All items guaranteed, and a portion of each sale supports social programs in Los Angeles. Ships from CA.
This was an excellent book, I couldn't put it down. I like that the translation from Spanish to English kept the feeling and emotion of the original. It transported me to the place and time of the story, Barcelona and their strong religious followers. The time when Jewish were not at ease in Spain. Now I'm reading The Hand of Fatima and I think it will be as interesting since this time the story involves Muslims.
Louis David T
Jun 19, 2011
A good summer read
If you liked Follett's books on medieval England, you'll like this story which takes place about the same time period but in Barcelona. However, you will likely note the similarities in plot which I decided weren't important to my enjoyment of the book. If you read it in the original Spanish, you may like it even more.
I recommend this book as an excellent choice when enjoying the summer vacation.
