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  • MediaDB / «Elixir of Power" by Lucie Pierra-Pageau: download fb2, read online

    About the book: 2021 / The final part of the incredible trilogy "The Secrets of Larispem"! In the sky above the city-state, the orphan Nathanael learns the truth about his own father. In Larispem, Carmina, completely unaware of what happened to her, leads the ordinary life of a forest hunter. Liberte is in prison - as if in mockery of his own name, which means “freedom.” But while each of them is busy answering their own questions, a new threat looms over the world. The secret of the elixir that subdues the crowd should not fall into the hands of those obsessed with power. What are teenagers ready to do when they find themselves in the middle of political intrigue? What will be more valuable - a unique gift or the well-being of loved ones? It's time to find out whether the heroes are ready to defend their truth to the end - and whether ties are stronger than blood ties. The young French writer Lucie Pierra-Pageau (born in 1986) reveals all the mysteries of the world she created, where Paris turned into a steampunk Larispem. This incredibly atmospheric story, which won the competition for the best debut novel for teenagers from the reputable publishing house Gallimard Jeunesse, captivates with its non-trivial aesthetics, dynamic plot, intricate intrigue and lively characters. Detective, dystopia, coming-of-age novel - “The Secrets of Larispem” is surprisingly multifaceted, captivating a variety of readers.