Galilee by Clive Barker
A massive tale of secrets, corruption and magic between two feuding families – the powerful Gearys and the shadowy Barbarossas. EVERY FAMILY HAS A SECRET As rich as the Rockefellers, as glamorous as the Kennedys, the Geary dynasty has held subtle sway over American life since the Civil War, brilliantly concealing the depths of its corruption. All that is about to change. For the Gearys are at war. Their enemies are another dynasty – the Barbarossas – whose origins lie not in history but in myth. When the prodigal prince of the Barbarossa clan, Galilee, falls in love with Rachel Geary, the pent-up loathing between the families erupts in a mutually destructive frenzy. Adulteries are laid bare. Secrets creep out. And insanity reigns. Galilee is a massive tale, mingling the sharp realism of Barker’s bestseller Sacrament with the dark invention for which he’s known worldwide, and surpassing both with an epic tale which will surely rank as the crowning achievement of his career.‘Galilee leaps through time and space to reveal an impressively majestic vision told in beautiful proseA fantastic, engrossing war of the worlds’
People Magazine
‘An epic, classic saga’
Daily Mirror
‘Barker is much more than genre writer’
New York Times Book Review
‘Barker’s greatest achievement – an addictive read that is nigh impossible to put down’
Birmingham Evening Mail
‘Passionate and ingenious… A ride with remarkable views’
TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT
Clive Barker was born in Liverpool in 1952. He is the worldwide bestselling author of the Books of Blood, and numerous novels including Imajica, The Great and Secret Show, Sacrament and Galilee. In addition to his work as a novelist and short sotry writer le also illustrates, writes, directs and produces for the stage and screen. His films include Hellraiser, Hellbound, Nightbreed and Candyman. Clive lives in Beverly Hills, California.
| SKU | GOR002784008 |
| ISBN 13 | 9780006178057 |
| ISBN 10 | 0006178057 |
| Title | Galilee |
| Author | Clive Barker |
| Condition | Very good |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 1999-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 816 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |