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Balthasar's Odyssey
Balthasar's Odyssey | Amin Maalouf
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In 1665, with prophecies and portents fortelling the forthcoming Apocalypse, Balthasar, an antiquarian merchant and sage, embarks on a perilous quest through the countries of the Mediterranean and beyond to find a rare book, entitled The Hundredth Name, that could hold the key to the world's salvation. By the author of The Rock of Tanios. Reprint.
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charl08
Balthasar's Odyssey | Amin Maalouf
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The fun of end of the world prophecies when no one agrees what the date actually is...

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charl08
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The book is set in 1666 when many are convinced the end of the world is coming.
I rather like this idea of intersecting religious holidays: three day week!