Explore books by ildefonso falcones with our selection at. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are joan, arnau. Cathedral of the sea audiobook by ildefonso falcones. The cathedral of the sea, the first novel by ildefonso falcones, was an international bestseller and has been translated into many languages, making falcones one of spains bestselling authors. First published in spain where it has become a publishing phenomenon, translation rights have been sold in. Books by ildefonso falcones authors like ildefonso. Becoming a member of the lovereading community is free.
Ildefonso falcones has 15 books on goodreads with 94091 ratings. Aug 29, 2019 ildefonso falcones is married with four children and lives in barcelona where he works as a lawyer. Ildefonso falcones books list of books by author ildefonso falcones. He became famous with the historical thriller cathedral of the sea, published in 2006, and set in medieval barcelona.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Rights have been sold in thirtytwo countries to date. In the hand of fatima, falcones marked the four hundredth anniversary of the expulsion of the moors from 17th century spain. With over seven million copies sold, his work has been translated into more than 40 languages worldwide. This historical novel has become an extraordinary publishing success with both readers and critics. In spain, he is often compared to ken follett and his book had drawn numerous comparisons to folletts masterpiece the pillars of the earth. Books by ildefonso falcones writers similar to ildefonso falcones.
He lives in barcelona with his wife and four children. Cathedral of the sea is intended as a homage to a people who built one of the most beautiful churches on earth in only fiftyfour years. The book was published in multiple languages including spanish, consists of 672 pages and is available in paperback format. Ildefonso falcones is a spanish lawyer and the internationally bestselling and awardwinning author of cathedral of the sea and the hand of fatima. The hand of fatima tells of the harsh and cruel clash between christian and moslem faith,s in 15th century spain, from the angle of the illegitimte son of a priest and a moslem. I loved that i got ot learn more about a conflict i wasnt even aware of happening. The women bond as they courageously face a world of intolerance and prejudice in. He became famous with the historical thriller cathedral of the sea, published in. Cathedral of the sea follows the fortunes of the estanyol family, from their peasant roots to a son, arnau, who flees the land only to realize spectacular wealth and devastating problems. It has since been published in over forty countries, becoming a european bestseller. Buy cathedral of the sea by falcones, ildefonso from amazons fiction books store. Pillars of the earth is one of my favorite books, but i have enjoyed falcones also, even though its style is different.
Ildefonso falcones is the son of a lawyer and homemaker. Apr 07, 2009 ildefonso falcones is a wellknown attorney who lives barcelona. Click to read more about cathedral of the sea by ildefonso falcones. With over 7 million copies sold, his previous work been translated into more than 40 languages worldwide. Ildefonso falcones audio books, best sellers, author bio. I loved hernando and his struggles to fit into two worlds. A breathtaking epic of good and evil, of love and hate, of dreams dashed and hopes regained, ildefonso falcones story of the arabchristian conflict brims with historical detail and unforgettable characters and reflects the authors celebrated passion for rich historical detail and his flair for storytelling. I loved that i got ot learn more about a conflict i wasnt even aware of happening in spain. Cathedral of the sea by ildefonso falcones librarything.
Ildefonso falcones author biography, plus links to books by ildefonso falcones. Ildefonso falcones born 1958 is a spanish lawyer and writer from barcelona. Ildefonso falcones is married with four children and lives in barcelona where he works as a lawyer. Ildefonso falcones is a lawyer and internationally bestselling and awardwinning author of cathedral of the sea and the hand of fatima. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Buy the hand of fatima by ildefonso falcones online at alibris. If you have read ildefonso falcones first book, cathedral of the sea,then you know what to expect, a great read, lots of interesting period detail. Listen to cathedral of the sea by ildefonso falcones at. Books by ildefonso falcones authors like ildefonso falcones. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ildefonso falcones books online. Click to read more about the barefoot queen by ildefonso falcones. Author ildefonso falconess complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability.
During arnaus lifetime barcelona becomes a city of light and darkness, dominated by the construction of the citys great pride the cathedral of santa maria. Ildefonso falcones author biography, plus links to books by. The barefoot queen by ildefonso falcones librarything. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. The first edition of the novel was published in 2006, and was written by ildefonso falcones. In his latest blockbuster, the hand of fatima, falcones is marking the four hundredth anniversary of the expulsion of the moors from 17th century spain. Ildefonso falcones books list of books by author ildefonso. Ildefonso falcones author biography, plus links to books. Nov 28, 2011 the cathedral of the sea, the first novel by ildefonso falcones, was an international bestseller and has been translated into many languages, making falcones one of spains bestselling authors.
Carlos ruiz zafon ken follett noah gordon arturo perez reverte c j sansom patrick suskind john boyne tom rob smith larry mc murtry victoria hislop. First published in spain where it has become a publishing phenomenon, translation rights have been sold in thirtysix countries. Ildefonso falcones first novel, cathedral of the sea became a publishing legend with over a million copies sold in spain alone. Shop the latest titles by ildefonso falcones at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Ildefonso falcones novel, set in catalonia, has been compared to ken folletts pillars of the earth, both positively and negatively. Arnau estanyol arrives in barcelona and joins the powerful guild of stoneworkers building the magnificent cathedral of santa maria del mar, while his adoptive brother. Arnau estanyol arrives in barcelona and joins the powerful guild of stoneworkers building the magnificent cathedral of santa maria del mar, while his adoptive brother joan studies to. I didnt like the descriptions of the violence though. He lives in barcelona more about ildefonso falcones. Apr 09, 20 ildefonso falcones was born in sierra, spain. The novel tells the story of a former cuban slave, caridad, and her friendship with a gypsy woman, milagros. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it.
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