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The Golden Age, Book 1 - (The Golden Age Graphic Novel) by Roxanne Moreil & Cyril Pedrosa (Hardcover)

The Golden Age, Book 1 - (The Golden Age Graphic Novel) by  Roxanne Moreil & Cyril Pedrosa (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"An exiled princess, a knight and his young companion travel across a kingdom in turmoil to rally support so the princess can reclaim her throne. On a journey fraught with danger, they briefly find sanctuary in an isolated community of woman warriors before departing for the city of Ohman. Not only is a mysterious treasure said to be hidden there, but a peasant uprising, inspired by a mythical text about equality, is in full, bloody swing. In the first volume of this sweeping graphic novel, each person's convictions will be put to the test."--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>A medieval saga with political intrigue reminiscent of <i>Game of Thrones</i>, <i>The Golden Age</i> is an epic graphic novel duology from Roxanne Moreil and Cyril Pedrosa about utopia and revolution.</b> <p/> In the kingdom of Lantrevers, suffering is a way of life--unless you're a member of the ruling class. Princess Tilda plans to change all that. <p/>As the rightful heir of late King Ronan, Tilda wants to deliver her people from famine and strife. But on the eve of her coronation, her younger brother, backed by a cabal of power-hungry lords, usurps her throne and casts her into exile. <p/>Now Tilda is on the run. With the help of her last remaining allies, Tankred and Bertil, she travels in secret through the hinterland of her kingdom. Wherever she goes, the common folk whisper of a legendary bygone era when all men lived freely. There are those who want to return to this golden age--at any cost. In the midst of revolution, how can Tilda reclaim her throne?</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><b>Listed in The Beat's most anticipated graphic novels for winter 2020</b> <p/>Instead of binge-watching <i>Game Of Thrones</i> one more time, journey to a new medieval fantasy land with <i>The Golden Age</i>, a magnificent story of palace intrigue and social uprising by Cyril Pedrosa and co-writer Roxanne Moreil. The AV Club <p/>The art, coupled with beautiful pacing, rich world-building, and strong characterization, makes for an immersive adventure sure to please the high-fantasy crowd.--<i>Booklist</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Roxanne Moreil</b> is a bookseller as well as a collaborator in a myriad of cartoon-related projects. She is a member of Maison Fumetti, a comics collective based in Nantes, France, and with Cyril Pedrosa she is the co-creator of Éditions la vie moderne, where together they publish art by creative duos that is inspired by the work of great painters. The Golden Age is her first graphic novel, co-written alongside Cyril Pedrosa. <p/><b>Cyril Pedrosa</b> was a huge comic book fan during his childhood and adolescence. After studying at GOBELINS, a renowned animation school in Paris, he worked for Disney, where he created artwork for <i>The Hunchback of Notre Dame</i> and <i>Hercules</i>. Later, he met writer David Chauvel, and together they created the Ring Circus series for publisher Delcourt. His books include <i>Three Shadows</i>, <i>Heart at Sea</i>, <i>Equinoxes</i>, and <i>Portugal</i>, among others.</p>

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