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House Of Niccolo 01 Niccolo Rising (Paperback)

by Dorothy Dunnett (Author)

4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Product Details

Paperback: 592 pages
Publisher: Penguin UK; 1st thus edition (Aug 17 1987)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0140103341
ISBN-13: 978-0140103342
Shipping Weight: 372 g

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #817,694 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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From Library Journal

Dunnett has chosen the 15th-century Low Countries as the setting for her new historical series. The four-page list of characters announces the panoply of individuals, many based on historical persons. The fictional Claus, later Niccolo, is an apprentice at the Bruges branch of the Charetty company, run by the widowed owner. Claus is an engima, seemingly a buffoon getting into scrapes with Felix, the Charetty heir, but also capable of initiating a courier service in connection with the Charetty commercial and mercenary ventures. In an era of economic and political intrigue, Claus makes the most of all opportunitiesromantic and business. The action is swift; major and peripheral characters are well developed; and settings and events are interestingly depicted. The unresolved plots leave the door open for a sequel. Ellen Kaye Stoppel, Drake Univ. Law Lib., Des Moines
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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The madcap adventures of the young men associated with a wealthy dye and trading houseÐincluding the son of the widowed owner, a ribald apprentice, two notaries public and a host of bad guysÐare colorfully told in a kaleidoscope of voices. Pacey's ever-changing accents and dialects give spice and even a measure of credibility to this tale of fifteenth-century merchants, bankers, petty warriors and nobility. The narration of the hilarious ride of the hero and apprentice through Bruges on an ostrich is a high point. The excellent technical quality of the recording, which one expects of Chivers, captures all the nuances of Pacey's narration. J.D.N. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars my review, May 31 2001

By	Ana Maria Barrenechea (Westboro, Ma United States) - See all my reviews

This is the first book in the series from this author. In this book we are introduced, not only to the main character, Claes or Nicholas, but also to everything that is going on in the middle of the 15th century. We learn about Bruges, the center of trade for all of northern Europe, of Milan, Geneva, and the way business and trade was done in those days.

I grew up in Brussels, therefore I feel very close to the main setting of this book, as well as the history of the region. But also, the book just draws you into its plot. You cannot help it, but very soon you want to defend Claes and hope that he can vanquish his enemies and also you feel extremely happy when he is able to lift himself from being a simple servant to his present station.

The places, people, history, everything is masterfully detailed by the author. If you love history, this book is just "what the doctor ordered".

I hope everyone that reads this book enjoys it as I have done, and I am so looking forward to all the sequels.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Just finished the entire series!, Mar 12 2001

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I feel a strange combination of exhilaration and depression having finished "Gemini," the eigthth (and final) book in Dorothy Dunnett's "House of Niccolo" series. Exhilaration that she has managed so successfully to bring the entire great mass of a story to its logical, satisfactory conclusion, but depression that I'll never read anything else "new" about all these people who have become so much a part of me.

All I can say to those of you who are considering this series is, don't hesitate--read these books! Let the story draw you in and you will not be disappointed. As another reviewer said, pay attention! Virtually everything that happens is important in this vast tale.

I cannot ever remember being as engrossed in any story collection I've ever read. Long live Dorothy Dunnett! I look forward to what's next!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't start this unless you have time for the whole series, Jan 30 2001

By	Paul A. Steckler "paulste" (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Wow, what an addictive series! This book is glorious historical fiction along with a wonderful sense of pulling all the threads together in such a way that leaves the reader guessing throughout.

The only trouble is that once started, you will need to finish the entire series.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Strong Beginning to Another Great Series
I enjoyed the Lymond chronicles so much that I couldn't wait to begin the Niccolo series. Make no mistake about it. Read more

Published on Jan 17 2001 by S. Schwartz

1.0 out of 5 stars A laborious disappointment
I'm a lover of historical fiction, especially ones set during the Middle Ages. This is the reason I pruchased Niccolo' Rising by Dorthy Dunnett. Read more

Published on Dec 19 2000

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Published on Aug 16 2000 by Rose Birba

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Those of you who have read the Lymond series need no introduction to DD's talents. When you read the first book in the House of Niccolo series I can only say: Pay attention... Read more