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Synopsis
Welcome to Paris, 1633, where dragons menace the realm. Cardinal Richelieu, the most powerful and most feared man in France, is on his guard. He knows France is under threat, and that a secret society known as the Black Claw is conspiring against him from the heart of the greatest courts in Europe.
Is The Alchemist in the Shadows appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Set in 17th-century Paris with dragons as a political force, this historical fantasy features political intrigue, espionage, and sword-fighting violence typical of swashbuckling adventure. Expect conspiracy plots, battles, and Cardinal Richelieu's court machinations.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include violence, political violence, and conspiracy (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love The Three Musketeers with dragons and Renaissance political intrigue will enjoy this espionage-driven historical fantasy.