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A Place of Greater Safety

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  • 1992
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Hilary Mantel
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Capturing the violence, tragedy, history, and drama of the French Revolution, this novel focuses on the families and loves of three men who led the Revolution--Danton, the charismat... Show More

Capturing the violence, tragedy, history, and drama of the French Revolution, this novel focuses on the families and loves of three men who led the Revolution--Danton, the charismatic leader and orator; Robespierre, the cold rationalist; and Desmoulins, the rabble-rouser.

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Number of Pages: 749

ISBN: 0312426399

ISBN-13: 9780312426392

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heyincendiary @heyincendiary · Sep 6, 2022
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Since Pynchon is already here (heartily seconded), I'll add A Place of Greater Safety, Anniversaries (newer, two-volume translation) or A Brief History of Seven Killings. The first for a deep thriller that belies its weight, the second if you really want the book to rewrite you.
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