"The Club Dumas" by Arturo Perez-Reverte is an intellectual mystery that delves into the world of rare book collectors, thieves, and forgers. The plot follows Lucas Corso, a book collector hired to authenticate a rare chapter of The Three Musketeers and to locate two other copies of an occult book, The Nine Doors. As Corso delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding these books, he finds himself entangled in a complex web of secrets, codes, and ancient manuscripts. The writing style of the book is described as rich, dense, and historical, with intricate details and a mix of historical facts and literary interpretations that add depth to the narrative.
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The book includes themes of murder, suicide, and the occult, making it advisable for readers to approach with caution.
Has Romance?
There is a medium level of romance present, primarily through the protagonist's interactions with a mysterious woman.
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Lucas Corso's search for the original copy of a book of the occult takes him from Madrid to Paris and into a secret society of antiquarians.
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About the Author:
ARTURO PEREZ-REVERTE is the award-winning author of many critically acclaimed novels, including The Club Dumas, The Flanders Panel, and the Captain Alatriste series. A retired war journalist, he lives in Madrid and is a member of the Royal Spanish Academy.SONIA SOTO is an award-winning translator of Spanish literature into English, including Arturo Perez-Reverte's The Club Dumas and Guillermo Martinez's The Oxford Murders.
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