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Peacock

James Hynes

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Description:The stunning sequel to Sparrow, the Sunday Times bestselling historical epic set in the last days of a dying Roman empire . . . Sparrow has flown from the confines of the Roman brothel where he was raised. Now older and smarter, and having learned the arts of deception and enticement from the women who raised him, he vies to become a player in the internal politics at Arcadia, the home of his new master, a man who is himself playing with political fire. Sparrow soon realizes that the key to survival in this turbulent place is information, and he must gather it at any cost. As the dangers mount for Sparrow, he is forced to choose where his loyalties lie and which of these powerful Romans is most likely to ensure his survival. Epic and intimate, spectacularly vivid, Peacock is the story of a boy becoming a man as an empire falters in the face of the rise of Christianity. On his journey this boy will learn what it is to be in love, and what it is to be an object of hate, but he is also perfecting his own manipulative powers . . . Praise for James Hynes and Sparrow: ‘Unforgettable’ – Daily Mail ‘Utterly engrossing’ – Emma Donoghue ‘Masterful in its portrayal of love, sex and friendship’ – The ObserverWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Peacock. To get started finding Peacock, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Release: 2026

ISBN: ySBiEQAAQBAJ

Description: The stunning sequel to Sparrow, the Sunday Times bestselling historical epic set in the last days of a dying Roman empire . . . Sparrow has flown from the confines of the Roman brothel where he was raised. Now older and smarter, and having learned the arts of deception and enticement from the women who raised him, he vies to become a player in the internal politics at Arcadia, the home of his new master, a man who is himself playing with political fire. Sparrow soon realizes that the key to survival in this turbulent place is information, and he must gather it at any cost. As the dangers mount for Sparrow, he is forced to choose where his loyalties lie and which of these powerful Romans is most likely to ensure his survival. Epic and intimate, spectacularly vivid, Peacock is the story of a boy becoming a man as an empire falters in the face of the rise of Christianity. On his journey this boy will learn what it is to be in love, and what it is to be an object of hate, but he is also perfecting his own manipulative powers . . . Praise for James Hynes and Sparrow: ‘Unforgettable’ – Daily Mail ‘Utterly engrossing’ – Emma Donoghue ‘Masterful in its portrayal of love, sex and friendship’ – The ObserverWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Peacock. To get started finding Peacock, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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