The Coral Thief: A Novel

The Coral Thief: A Novel

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Paris, 1815. Daniel Connor, a young medical student from Edinburgh, has arrived to study anatomy at the Jardin des Plantesâ€”only to realize that his letters of introduction and precious coral specimens, on which his tenure with the legendary Dr. Cuvier depends, have been stolen. His thief turns out to be a beautiful woman who lives in a shadowy realm of outlaws, philosophers, and Ã©migrÃ©s. As Daniel falls in love with her, he discovers a radical theory of evolution that irrevocably changes his conception of the world.Â
Country USA
Brand Random House
Manufacturer Random House
Binding Paperback
Color Cream
ReleaseDate 2010-05-04
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780385531481

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