The Cartographer's Gambit - A Revolution in Seven Maps

Regina Lambert

Maison d'édition: Publishdrive

Synopsis

1776: Elias Morven, a brilliant but volatile cartographer, crafts seven fantastical maps—not of our world, but of imagined Earths teeming with impossible geographies and hidden kingdoms. Recruited by a secret society known as the Atlas Guild, Morven's maps become coded blueprints for a revolution, a clandestine language shared with those who dream of a different world.Present Day: Oxford historian Riya Patel stumbles upon Morven's maps in the dusty archives of the Bodleian Library. What begins as academic curiosity transforms into an obsession as Riya uncovers the intricate symbols and hidden meanings woven within each parchment.  She soon realizes these maps are not mere flights of fancy, but dangerous secrets with the power to ignite a fire that has smoldered for centuries.Driven by a desire to understand Morven's motivations, Riya's research takes her from the hallowed halls of Oxford to the shadowy streets of Vienna.  She traces Morven's footsteps through forgotten treatises and brittle letters, uncovering a conspiracy that reaches the highest echelons of power.  But Riya is not alone in her pursuit. A shadowy organization, the descendants of those Morven fought against, are also hunting for the maps, their motives shrouded in secrecy.As Riya delves deeper, the line between past and present blurs. Vivid dreams inspired by Morven's rediscovered journals offer glimpses into his perilous world, a world of secret meetings, coded messages, and the ever-present threat of discovery.  She uncovers coded correspondence between Morven and key Enlightenment figures, revealing his profound influence on the political upheavals that shaped the modern world.  But these discoveries come at a price. Cryptic messages, near misses, and escalating threats reveal that Riya is not just uncovering history, she's living it.In a race against time and a desperate fight for truth, Riya must decipher the final, most complex map—Morven’s ultimate gambit. Its secrets hold the key not only to a forgotten revolution but also to a present-day conspiracy that threatens to destabilize the global order. Will she succeed in exposing the truth, or will the maps, and their secrets, be lost forever?  Dive into *The Cartographer’s Gambit* and unravel a world where the lines on a map can redraw the fate of nations.

Disponible depuis: 09/12/2024.

Longueur d'impression: 230 pages.

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