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Labyrinth

Kate Mosse
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Labyrinth

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Kate Mosse

Labyrinth

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

515

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense
Setting

Carcassonne, France • 1200s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Labyrinth by Kate Mosse, two women—Alice, an archaeologist in modern France, and Alais, a 13th-century young woman—are connected across time by a mysterious labyrinth symbol. Their intertwined journeys reveal secrets and highlight themes of love, destiny, and the search for the Holy Grail amidst historical conflicts.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Adventurous

Contemplative

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

3.9

62,207 ratings

59%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kate Mosse's Labyrinth is praised for its rich historical detail and atmospheric settings, which vividly transport readers to medieval Languedoc. The dual timelines and strong female protagonists garner admiration. However, some find the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven, affecting engagement. Overall, it's an engaging read for fans of historical fiction with a mystical edge.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Labyrinth?

Fans of The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown and The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley will enjoy Labyrinth by Kate Mosse. This reader appreciates historical mysteries, strong female protagonists, and the blending of past and present narratives woven with intrigue and adventure.

3.9

62,207 ratings

59%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

515

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense
Setting

Carcassonne, France • 1200s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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