Summary
The first retelling of the passionate, twelfth-century love story since the discovery of 113 lost love letters between Heloise d’Argenteuil and Pierre Abelard—the original Romeo and Juliet.
“While I sleep you never leave me, and after I wake I see you, as soon as I open my eyes, even before the light of day itself.” —Abelard to Heloise
Among the young women of twelfth-century Paris, Heloise d’Argenteuil stands apart. Extraordinarily educated and quick-witted, s…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781451684797 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1451684797 |
| Author: | Sherry Jones |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 1 December 2014 |
| Weight: | 311g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 135mm x 25mm |
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Critics Review
Passion and treachery mingle in Sherry Jones’s explosive novel The Sharp Hook of Love . Wrenching and erotic, this is a grand romance in every sense of the word.
A fresh re-imagining of a legendary romance that breathes insight into the passionate and forbidden relationship between Heloise and Abelard. Jones beautifully evokes the era. Readers will feel as though they are walking the streets of Paris and experiencing the joy that eventually leads to heartbreak. * RT Reviews *
Jones weaves history and passion in a tale full of emotional heft that questions what it means to truly love someone… * Kirkus Reviews *
Heloise is the sort of heroine you cannot help rooting for: brilliant and naïve, vulnerable and tough. The Sharp Hook of Love will have you up all night holding your breath as you turn each page. – Rebecca Kanner * author of Sinners and the Sea *
Passion and treachery mingle in Sherry Jones’s explosive novel The Sharp Hook of Love. Wrenching and erotic, this is a grand romance in every sense of the word. – Mary Sharratt * author of Illuminations: A Novel of Hildegard von Bingen *
A sensual journey into twelfth century Paris. With a sharp eye for historical detail, Jones weaves an unforgettable, compelling tale about enduring love. – Lynn Cullen * nationally bestselling author of Mrs. Poe *
About The Author
Sherry Jones
Author and journalist Sherry Jones is best known for her international bestseller The Jewel of Medina. She is also the author of The Sword of Medina, Four Sisters, All Queens, The Sharp Hook of Love, and the novella White Heart. She lives in Spokane, WA, where, like Josephine Baker, she enjoys dancing, singing, eating, advocating for equality, and drinking champagne. Visit her online at AuthorSherryJones.com and at Facebook.com/SherryJonesFanpage.
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