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Company Of Liars
Company Of Liars
Author: Karen Maitland
In this extraordinary novel, Karen Maitland delivers a dazzling reinterpretation of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales—an ingenious alchemy of history, mystery, and powerful human drama. — The year is 1348. The Black Plague grips the country. In a world ruled by faith and fear, nine desperate strangers, brought together by chance, attempt to ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780141038339
ISBN-10: 0141038330
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
Pages: 576
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Publisher: Penguin
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 3
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ssgilby avatar reviewed Company Of Liars on + 19 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This was an excellent book. Set in 14th century England, a band of rag tag people end up traveling together to try to escape the Black Plague and their own pasts. Each member of the group has a secret. One by one, the secrets are revealed. Dark and compelling, this book kept me totally engrossed. Highly recommended.
Philly avatar reviewed Company Of Liars on + 38 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Excellent historical fiction with a host of different personalities. Its a little bit historical, a little fantasy and a little mystery. Very enjoyable.
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Helpful Score: 2
Outstanding. One of the best first novels I have read.
answerquest avatar reviewed Company Of Liars on + 197 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Loved it. I lean toward books with a dark theme and this is amongst the darkest.

The company is a group of people (lost souls, really) traveling to escape the plague. Each has a story about his/her past that is based on a lie. One within the group seeks out the truth - at all costs.

The moral question is, which should prevail - truth or hope?

Did I say I loved this book?
Nedheadz avatar reviewed Company Of Liars on + 128 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This book has quickly become one of my favorite novels.
Enough history to feed my interest, a GREAT storyline with interesting characters and reminders of how fragile our secrets are....lay your hands on it and I'll bet ya can't put it down!
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