The Alchemist's Pursuit

273 Pages·2011·1.06 MB·English

by  Duncan Dave

Table of Contents
Title Page
Copyright Page

Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33

Acknowledgements
GLOSSARY
PRAISE FOR The Alchemist’s CODE
“The even more intriguing sequel to The Alchemist’s Apprentice (2007) is a
mystery solved by the clairvoyant and sage Nostradamus and his apprentice,
Alfeo Zeno . . . Duncan’s alternate late-Renaissance Venice is wonderfully
drawn and quite believable.”—Booklist
PRAISE FOR
The Alchemist’s APPRENTICE
“Brimming with wit and low-key charms; neither aficionados nor newcomers
will be disappointed.”
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“The occult is a grace note in this cynical whodunit, juicy with period
detail.”—Entertainment Weekly
“This book is fun . . . There’s humor and adventure, mystery and magic, all
rolled up in one package . . . The Alchemist’s Apprentice can be enjoyed by both
mystery lovers and fantasy fans.”—SFRevu
“Duncan mingles arch fantasy and a whodunit plot in this alternate version of
old Venice . . . Nostradamus and Alfeo’s adventures provide more amusement
than chills in this charming farce, which comments lightly on class prejudice,
political chicanery, and occult tomfoolery.”—Publishers Weekly
“Dave Duncan’s wit shows a distinctive intelligence, a clear-eyed vision that’s
both irreverent and astute.”—Locus
“Duncan’s latest novel launches a new series set in an alternate Venice and filled
with the author’s customary touches of humor, light satire, and fast-paced action.
[Duncan] shows his mastery of both storytelling and character building.”
—Library Journal
Acclaim FOR DAVE Duncan
AND his PREVIOUS WORK
“Dave Duncan knows how to spin a ripping good yarn.”
—SF Reviews.net

“Duncan is an exceedingly finished stylist and a master of world building and
characterizations.”—Booklist
“Dave Duncan is one of the best writers in the fantasy world today. His writing
is clear, vibrant, and full of energy. His action scenes are breathtaking, and his
skill at characterization is excellent.”—Writers Write

“Duncan excels at old-fashioned swashbuckling fantasy, maintaining a delicate
balance between breathtaking excitement, romance, and high camp in a genre
that is easy to overdo.”—Romantic Times

“Duncan can swashbuckle with the best, but his characters feel more deeply and
think more clearly than most, making his novels . . . suitable for a particularly
wide readership.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“An enormously clever and impressive reshuffle, whether you regard the final
twist as a brilliantly contrived sleight or an outrageous swindle: for panache,
style, and sheer storytelling audacity, Duncan has few peers.”
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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