The Nostradamus Prophecy
  • Published: 1 July 2009
  • ISBN: 9780552557214
  • Imprint: Corgi Childrens
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 480
  • RRP: $32.99

The Nostradamus Prophecy

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A rich, dramatic adventure set in the tumultuous years of the late sixteenth century in France - a time of assassinations, poisons, seers and the sword.

When Nostradamus proclaims to the French court his prophecy of a great massacre, the young King Charles only laughs. His mother, Catherine de' Medici, pays more heed - she believes that Nostradamus can truly see the future.

But the great soothsayer's prophecies are not only for those who rule; he also has a message for Melisande, the minstrel's daughter, who he believes is linked with him by Fate. And as the Angel of Death approaches, Nostradamus entrusts to her safekeeping some very special parchments - parchments that the rulers of France would do anything to see . . .
  • Published: 1 July 2009
  • ISBN: 9780552557214
  • Imprint: Corgi Childrens
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 480
  • RRP: $32.99
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About the author

Theresa Breslin

Theresa Breslin is the Carnegie Medal winning author of over forty books for children & young adults whose work has appeared on stage, radio and TV. Her books are hugely popular with young people, librarians and teachers. Remembrance, her top selling YA novel of youth in WW1, has now been reissued to include Book Notes. The Dream Master was shortlisted for the Children's Book Award. Divided City was shortlisted for ten book awards, winning two outright.

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Praise for The Nostradamus Prophecy

The novel goes at a rollicking pace . . . Is especially praiseworthy for dramatising a period of European history which children might not normally encounter

The Times

The rousing story is always clearly told and cleverly plotted

Books for Keeps

Theresa Breslin's The Nostradamus Prophecy is a superb and totally gripping story set amidst a Fresh court and country filled with tensions and uncertainties. The assured characterisation and terrific plotting hold a reader in thrall

The School Librarian

Breslin's books are always founded on immaculate research and her enthusiasm for her subject is invariably infectious

Glasgow Herald

An unputdownable read that will have you guessing and constantly on the edge of your seat until the very end

Naomi, aged 14, First News
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