by Rebecca Gablé · EMBOLSILLO · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788415140306
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«El rey de la ciudad púrpura» is the historical novel by Rebecca Gablé, published by Embolsillo in paperback (752 pages, in Spanish).
In 14th-century London, the orphan Jonah barely survives as an apprentice to his cruel cousin Rubert, a cloth merchant. When his grandmother Cecilia dies, Jonah travels to Norwich, where he will meet King Edward and Queen Philippa, an encounter that will change his destiny and lead him to become one of the most powerful men in the city.
Its original title is «Der König der purpurnen Stadt» and it is the second novel published by the author, after «El segundo reino».
For readers of historical fiction who enjoy medieval London, stories of overcoming adversity, and power struggles.
Rebecca Gablé is a German author of historical fiction. Gablé is best known for her medieval chivalry romances. She also works as a literary translator from English. Her work includes Settlers of Catan based on the board game.
