The Burning Chambers

Bringing sixteenth-century Languedoc vividly to life, Kate Mosse's The Burning Chambers is a gripping story of love and betrayal, mysteries and secrets, of war and adventure, conspiracies and divided loyalties . . . Carcassonne 1562: Nineteen-year-old Minou Joubert receives an anonymous letter at her father's bookshop. Sealed with a distinctive family crest, it contains just five words: SHE KNOWS THAT YOU LIVE . But before Minou can decipher the mysterious message, a chance encounter with a young Huguenot convert, Piet Reydon, changes the course of her life forever. For Piet has a dangerous mission of his own, and he will need Minou's help if he is to get out of La Cité alive. Toulouse: As the religious divide deepens in the Midi, and old friends become enemies, Minou and Piet both find themselves trapped in Toulouse, facing new dangers as sectarian tensions ignite across the city, the battle lines are drawn in blood and the... Bringing Sixteenth-century Languedoc Vividly To Life, Kate Mosse's Number One Bestselling Novel, The Burning Chambers, Is A Gripping Story Of Love, Betrayal, War And Adventure, Conspiracies, And Divided Loyalties. Carcassonne 1562. Nineteen-year-old Minou Joubert Receives An Anonymous Letter At Her Father’s Bookshop. Sealed With A Distinctive Family Crest, It Contains Just Five Words: She Knows That You Live. But Before Minou Can Decipher The Mysterious Message, A Chance Encounter With A Young Huguenot Convert, Piet Reydon, Changes Her Destiny Forever. For Piet Has A Dangerous Mission Of His Own, And He Will Need Minou’s Help If He Is To Get Out Of La Cité Alive . . . A Thrilling Adventure, And A Heart-breaking Love Story, Europe Awaits In The Burning Chambers. A Historical Novel Of Excitement, Conspiracy And Danger Like No Other . . . 'a Powerful Storyteller With An Abudant Imagination' - Daily Telegraph 'impressively Bold And Ambitious' - Daily Mail Bringing sixteenth-century Languedoc vividly to life, Kate Mosse's number one bestselling novel The Burning Chambers is a gripping story of love, betrayal, war, adventure, conspiracies and divided loyalties. Carcassonne 1562. Nineteen-year-old Minou Joubert receives an anonymous letter at her father's bookshop. Sealed with a distinctive family crest, it contains just five words: SHE KNOWS THAT YOU LIVE. But before Minou can decipher the mysterious message, a chance encounter with a young Huguenot convert, Piet Reydon, changes her destiny forever. For Piet has a dangerous mission of his own, and he will need Minou's help if he is to get out of La Cité alive . . . A thrilling adventure and a heartbreaking love story, The Burning Chambers is a historical novel of excitement, conspiracy and danger like no other . . . 'A powerful storyteller with an abundant imagination' – Daily Telegraph 'Impressively bold and ambitious' – Daily Mail Carcassonne 1562: Nineteen-year-old Minou Joubert receives an anonymous letter at her father's bookshop. Sealed with a distinctive family crest, it contains just five words: She knows that you live. But before Minou can decipher the mysterious message, a chance encounter with a young Huguenot convert, Piet Reydon, changes her destiny forever. For Piet has a dangerous mission of his own, and he will need Minou's help if he is to get out of La Cité alive. Toulouse: As the religious divide deepens in the Midi, and old friends become enemies, Minou and Piet both find themselves trapped in Toulouse, facing new dangers as sectarian tensions ignite across the city, the battle-lines are drawn in blood and the conspiracy darkens further. Meanwhile, as a long-hidden document threatens to resurface, the mistress of Puivert is obsessed with uncovering its secret and strengthening her power ... France 1562: As the Wars of Religion begin to take hold, a courageous Catholic woman and a passionate Huguenot believer find themselves united in a quest to uncover a long-buried secret . . . Prologue Part one : Carcassonne, winter 1562 Part two : Toulouse, spring 1562 Part three : Puivert, summer 1562 Epilogue.