Boekdetails
Formaat
Hardcover
Pagina's
448
Taal
Engels
Gepubliceerd
Apr 28, 2008
Uitgever
Little, Brown Book Group
ISBN-10
1847440320
ISBN-13
9781847440327
Beschrijving
At the heart of a struggling Cambridge University, the shadow of financial ruin looms large as the local landlords tighten their grip, demanding exorbitant rents that threaten the institution's very existence. The atmosphere is charged with tension, as the community grapples with the unsettling notion that the cherished foundations of learning might soon crumble under the pressure of greed. Amidst this turmoil, an intricate web of intrigue begins to unfold.
Within the hallowed halls of academia, secretive dealings and hidden agendas simmer just beneath the surface. Faculty members, students, and town officials find themselves entwined in a complex tapestry of motives and desires as they navigate the perilous landscape of desperation. Personal stakes run high, leading to betrayal, suspicion, and unexpected alliances that will test loyalties and convictions.
As the clock ticks down to a potential crisis, characters are forced to confront their own beliefs and values. The line between right and wrong blurs, compelling them to make choices that could either save or doom their beloved university. Each decision carries weight, and the drive for survival ignites fierce passions, revealing the lengths one might go to in the name of preservation.
In this richly woven tale, the historical nuances of medieval academia collide with contemporary dilemmas, illuminating timeless themes of ambition, morality, and the struggle for power. As tensions rise and secrets threaten to unravel, the story invites readers to ponder the true cost of saving what they cherish most.
Within the hallowed halls of academia, secretive dealings and hidden agendas simmer just beneath the surface. Faculty members, students, and town officials find themselves entwined in a complex tapestry of motives and desires as they navigate the perilous landscape of desperation. Personal stakes run high, leading to betrayal, suspicion, and unexpected alliances that will test loyalties and convictions.
As the clock ticks down to a potential crisis, characters are forced to confront their own beliefs and values. The line between right and wrong blurs, compelling them to make choices that could either save or doom their beloved university. Each decision carries weight, and the drive for survival ignites fierce passions, revealing the lengths one might go to in the name of preservation.
In this richly woven tale, the historical nuances of medieval academia collide with contemporary dilemmas, illuminating timeless themes of ambition, morality, and the struggle for power. As tensions rise and secrets threaten to unravel, the story invites readers to ponder the true cost of saving what they cherish most.
Genres
Fantasie