Book of Forbidden Words"Devotees of rich historical fiction and contemporary social discourse alike will be enthralled. Booklist, starred review From bestselling author Louise Fein comes a new historical novel set in a world of banned books and censorship, in which an encrypted manuscript unleashes a chain of consequences across 400 years, perfect for fans of Weyward and The Briar Club. 1552, PARIS: The printing press is quickly spreading new ideas across Europe,

political turmoil

His rapidly inflated premiums immediately before his death stand to make his young widow a very rich lady

No loyal Guatemalan can identify him

could tip the balance of power in the Mediterranean

su respetada y adinerada familia se aisló por completo y el pequeño pueblo ha dejado atrás su espantoso ataque

Be yourself but

the shrinking opportunity to earn a livable wage

Constitutional Convention

the Xymos Corporation has built a state-of-the-art fabrication plant

I promise I’ll take excellent care of it

they are investigating rumors about a volcanic spring with “miraculous” healing properties that the locals say is guarded by sea monsters from ancient legends

satisfying—and nearly non-existent