New York Times bestselling author Christopher Moore channels William Shakespeare and Edgar Allan Poe in this satiric Venetian gothic that brings back the Pocket of Dog Snogging, the eponymous hero of Fool, along with his sidekick, Drool, and pet monkey, Jeff
Venice, a long time ago. Three prominent Venetians await their most loathsome and foul dinner guest, the erstwhile envoy of Britain and France, and widower of the murdered Queen Cordelia: the rascal-Fool Pocket.
This trio of cunning plotters-the merchant, Antonio; the senator, Montressor Brabantio; and the naval officer, Iago-have lured Pocket to a dark dungeon, promising an evening of sprits and debauchery with a rare Amontillado sherry and Brabantio's beautiful daughter, Portia.
But their invitation is, of course, bogus. The wine is drugged. The girl isn't even in the city limits. Desperate to rid themselves once and for all of the man who has consistently foiled their grand quest for power and wealth, they have lured him to his death. (How can such a small man, be such a huge obstacle?). But this Fool is no fool . . . and he's got more than a few tricks (and hand gestures) up his sleeve.
On Friday night, April 25, 2014, Christopher Moore will be at our Highlands Ranch store at 7:30 pm for his always comic book talk about his latest book, The Serpent of Venice.
Free
numbered tickets for a place in the booksigning line will be available
at 6:30 pm. Seating for the presentation prior to the booksigning is
limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis to ticketed
customers only. Mr. Moore is happy to sign any of his books in addition
to The Serpent of Venice, but can only personalize two books.
Can’t make it to the signing? Request an autographed copy here: books@tatteredcover.com
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