"Vibrant.The fascinating historical detail fuels the drama and keeps the plot zipping along."-- Publishers Weekly "Thrilled aplenty as readers await the next installment of this well-researched series."-- Kirkus Reviews "Mosse presents another absorbing historical yarn that mixes intrigue, action, and family drama with aplomb."-- Booklist "A Kate Mosse classic, this book remains entertaining and riveting until the very last page."--Historical Novel Society "A saga of epic portions, The City of Tears by Kate Mosse is a brilliant, original, and inherently riveting historical novel by an author who supplements her impressive narrative storytelling style with a keen respect for historical detail."--Midwest Book Review Praise for The Burning Chambers : "For fans of juicy historical fiction, this one might just develop into their next obsession."-- Entertainment Weekly "[Mosse's] plotting and pacing are impeccable.

So is her ability to bring to life an extraordinarily complex conflict and era, as well as a vast cast of both fictional and historical figures. [A] deeply satisfying, richly imagined novel."-- The Washington Post "Mosse is a master storyteller, balancing thrilling suspense with complex characters and a thoughtful exploration of a fascinating time in history. Her heroine Minou is a pleasure to root for: clever, loving, down-to-earth and courageous!"--Madeline Miller, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Circe "This is historical fiction to devour. Nobody does it like Kate Mosse."--Anthony Horowitz, New York Times bestselling author of The Magpie Murders "Oh, what a glorious novel. A masterly tour of history; a rapturous romance; and--best of all--a breathless thriller, alive with treachery, danger, atmosphere, and beauty. This book will transport you.

Kate Mosse is that rarest of writers: a storyteller who breathes fresh life into vanished worlds." --A.J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Widow.