The City of Tears
Fiction & Poetry, Modern & Contemporary Fiction | Paperback Published on: 20/01/2022
£9.99
Synopsis
A Sunday Times Best Paperbacks of the Year Pick
‘Mosse is a master storyteller’ – Madeline Miller, bestselling author of Circe
An epic historical adventure, sweeping from Carcassonne to Paris and Amsterdam, The City of Tears by Kate Mosse is the spellbinding second volume of The Joubert Family Chronicles.
Paris, 1572. For ten violent years, the Wars of Religion have raged across France. But now, peace has been brokered and a royal wedding negotiated that could see the country reunited at last.
An invitation has arrived for Minou Joubert and her family to attend this historic wedding. What Minou doesn’t know is that her family’s oldest enemy will also be there, that the Jouberts will soon be scattered to the winds after tragedy strikes, and that a beloved child will disappear without a trace . . .
A thrilling story of one family’s fight to survive against the devastating tides of history, The City of Tears is the second novel in the series. It is followed by The Ghost Ship.
'Religious fanaticism, political intrigue and the heart-wrenching tale of a lost child . . . with women firmly centre stage' – The Mail on Sunday
Praise for The Joubert Family Chronicles:
'A tour de force' — The Observer, on The Burning Chambers
'An utterly absorbing epic' — Lucy Foley, bestselling author of The Paris Apartment, on The City of Tears
'Meticulously researched and stunningly written' — Santa Montefiore, bestselling author of Wait for Me, on The Ghost Ship
- Publisher: Pan Macmillan
- ISBN: 9781509806898
- Number of pages: 560
- Weight: 376g
- Dimensions: 197 x 130 x 34 mm
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Evocative landscapes and wonderfully drawn characters
The City of Tears is the second in Kate Mosse’s Burning Chambers series and it really didn’t disappoint. It was an absolute joy to return to Mosse’s evocat... READ MORE
Great historical fiction
Kate Mosse is an expert in historical research and then reeling the reader into those lands of long ago and making them real again. This is historic ficti... READ MORE
Superb
Thank you to the publishers for this early review copy.
I was lucky enough to be able to dive straight into this as soon as I had finished The Burning Cham... READ MORE
Exciting historical novel with plenty of action and in-depth research
This is the first Kate Mosse book that I've read and will not be the last. This is the second in a series and I hadn't read the first. However enough of th... READ MORE
An amazing sequel
I have been so excited for the release of The City of Tears by Kate Mosse, the second instalment of The Burning Chambers. Due to be released last May, the ... READ MORE
Great book of historical fiction.
June 1572: for ten, violent years the Wars of Religion have raged across France. Neighbours have become enemies, countless lives have been lost, and the co... READ MORE
Historical Fiction
Well! What a fabulous story. Kate Mosse is a favourite author of mine and this book certainly lived up to my expectations.
It is set between 1572 and 1594... READ MORE
City of Tears
I was transported back in time to the 16th century during the wars of religion. I know nothing of that time in history but the author does a great job of s... READ MORE
Another historical masterpiece from Kate Mosse
The much anticipated follow-up to The Burning Chambers. It is now 1572, time has moved on with Minou and family becoming caught up in the St Bartholomew’s ... READ MORE
1572 and the Joubert family is to be torn apart.
First Kate Moss for me and loved every page. Brought 1572 onwards to life both in historical terms and the lives of Minou and Piet Joubert.
A drama well w... READ MORE
Rich in historical fiction
June 1572: for ten, violent years the Wars of Religion have raged across France. Neighbours have become enemies, countless lives have been lost, and the co... READ MORE
Another fantastic read
I have always enjoyed the way Kate Mosse can draw you into her books and make you feel the history, she makes it almost feel alive.
This book was no diffe... READ MORE
Classic Kate Mosse!
I was sent a copy of The City of Tears by Kate Mosse to read and review by NetGalley. This is classic Kate Mosse! Everything you have come to expect, wit... READ MORE
A continuation of the burning chambers
Review of The City of Tears by Kate Mosse
I got the City of Tears by Kate Mosse for free from Netgalley for a fair and honest review.
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A must for historical fiction fans
As a huge fan of Kate Mosse's novels I was really excited to read the next instalment of the life of Piet and Minou. Mosse is skilled writer who is able to... READ MORE
Wonderful work of medieval fiction
This book was just as good if not better than the first book in this series, The Burning Chambers. Once I started this book I was completely Immersed in t... READ MORE
Thrilling Historical Fiction
Thanks to NetGalley and The Publisher for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
3.5 stars, rounded up.
The second part of Kate Mosse's The Burning ... READ MORE
Can’t wait for the next book in this series - they’re brilliant!
Having really loved The Burning Chambers I was eager to read this sequel and I wasn’t disappointed. Life in 16century France was tough, especially for thos... READ MORE
Is this book worth your money and the answer is an unequivocal yes.
Quite an interesting book with a nicely convoluted story that provides a lot of information on the religious stupidity in the western half of Europe at the... READ MORE
I have yet to read a worse book
While well-written, this book suffers from very poorly thought out characters and a plot that, while detailed and thought through well, is, plainly ridicul... READ MORE
Another historical masterpiece
The much anticipated follow-up to The Burning Chambers. It is now 1572, time has moved on with Minou and family becoming caught up in the St Bartholomew’s ... READ MORE
Bound to be amazing
This again is another wonderful book and Kate never fails to keep the reader gripped until the very end. Can’t wait for her next novel.
Excellent second volume in this series set during the 16th Century’s Wars of Religion
My thanks to Pan Macmillan/Mantle for an eARC via NetGalley of ‘The City of Tears’ by Kate Mosse in exchange for an honest review.
This is the second in M... READ MORE
Love and courage during the Wars of Religion in 16th century France
Love and courage during the Wars of Religion in 16th century France. I've enjoyed Kate Mosse's previous books, especially The Burning Chambers. Reading thi... READ MORE
Great historical novel
I’ve been looking forward to reading this book for ages and I wasn’t disappointed. This book sends you right back in history to a tumultuous time of relig... READ MORE
A big old beast but fantastic storyline
I have been waiting for the second part of the Burning Chambers trilogy so was delighted when NetGalley selected me to read "The City of Tears" by Kate Mos... READ MORE
A great novel for historical fiction lovers
I very much enjoyed reading The City of Tears. I have not read the Burning Chambers and I did not feel as though I was missing part of the story but having... READ MORE
The Amazing City.
Thank you #netgalley for the advance copy of this book and I am SO HOPING that the beginning of the book, set some 300 years in the future to when this boo... READ MORE
Tremendously Good!
I made the decision to read The City of Tears rather hesitantly as I sometimes find that novels steeped in history aren't my cup of tea. I chose to read it... READ MORE
A powerful historical novel of family and religion
This is a powerful book of historical fiction. A second book in the Burning Chambers series, this immense book has just been published in paperback. Return... READ MORE
Fabulous Sequel
The sequel to The Burning Chambers continues to depict life in sixteenth century Europe where Catholic and Huguenot conflicts take centre stage. The story ... READ MORE
Breath-taking! Engaging! Poignant!
Breath-taking! Engaging! Poignant!
The year is 1572 and the war of Huguenot as the protestants became known as had been raging for ten years. Minou Joube... READ MORE
A must read
What a book! An amazing sequel to The Burning Chambers. The detail in the description is exactly what I have come to expect from Kate Mosse’s books and she... READ MORE
The City of Tears e-arc review - received via Netgalley and the publisher
Having really enjoyed The Burning Chambers back in 2019, I was pleasantly surprised and thrilled, when I was approved for the arc of City of Tears. I was, ... READ MORE
Addictive read!!!
I could not put this book down! Amazingly written and amazing story. Every free moment I got when my daughter slept I was reading it. I was actually sad wh... READ MORE
A well written book - looking forward to the next one
A well written book that drew me in. The title cleverly works on many levels. I can't wait for the next book to answer the questions raised in this one.
Great historical fiction
I loved this follow up to The Burning Chambers ( review here)- Kate Mosse knows how to weave a complex story with lots of historical detail and hook you in... READ MORE
A superb and a riveting read.
I have read ‘A City of Tears’ by Kate Mosse on Pigeonhole book club app with other readers. An incredibly exciting and a riveting historical epic. I love s... READ MORE
Engrossing read!
I’m a great fan of Kate Mosse’s historical novels set in sixteenth century France and had thoroughly enjoyed The Burning Chamber a few years ago as well as... READ MORE
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