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The Game of Triumphs

The Game of Triumphs

by Laura Powell
Publication Date: 09/08/2011

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"Tarot comes alive in this cleverly conceived thriller that delivers action, humor, and mystery in spades." --"The Bulletin <BR>"At an exclusive Soho party one rainy night, Cat stumbles into an ancient and dangerous game of fortune. A mysterious quartet of game masters deal out challenges--moves that unfold in the Arcanum, a dream-scape version of our world. Success can earn players fame, fortune, inspiration. Failure can be deadly. <BR>At first Cat is skeptical, but undeniably curious. And when a journey into the Arcanum reveals a shocking glimpse of her familys past, Cat begins to understand what drives people to play. Sometimes its greed or longing--other times desperation. She "must" know more. <BR>Right now, the game masters hold all the cards. But Cat finds others like herself on the fringes of the game. And together an unlikely group of chancers hope to change the rules in their favor. <BR>In the Game of Triumphs, the risks are high, but the rewards may just be worth dying for. . . . <P>"From the Hardcover edition."
ISBN:
9780375865879
9780375865879
Category:
Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage)
Publication Date:
09-08-2011
Language:
English
Publisher:
Alfred A.\Knopf#Incorporated
Country of origin:
United States
Dimensions (mm):
216.15x150.37x25.91mm
Weight:
0.4kg
Laura Powell

Laura Powell, who may or may not be a direct descendant of King Arthur, was born in London, but grew up in the Brecon Beacons in the shadow of Carreg Cennen Castle in Wales.

Much of her childhood was either spent with her nose firmly in a book, or plotting to escape her boarding school, which she hated.

Having studied Classics at university, she now spends her time working for the English National Ballet and writing. She lives in Camberwell with her husband and young son.

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