THE BURNING CHAMBERS

In Carcassonne, France, in the year 1562, 19-year-old Minou Joubert is sent a mysterious, anonymous letter. Sealed with a distinctive family crest, the unsettling message consists of just five words: “She knows that you live.” As Minou attempts to unravel its meaning, she meets young Huguenot

Piet Reydon – an encounter that will have life-altering consequences. Minou and Piet, whose own mission puts his life in danger, are drawn together in this time of sectarian tension, conflict and conspiracy. Combining a mystery novel, a love story and a vivid historical record, Kate Mosse has created a gripping tale with finely crafted characters and atmospheric, descriptive detail. She leads us through the unrest, horror and cruelty of 16th-century France, as Huguenots and Catholics become divided and, ultimately, wage war. We move from Carcassone to Toulouse, from love to betrayal, from secrets to truth, as a world fractures.