The Journeyer

By Gary Jennings,

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Book description

The epic journeys of Marco Polo are recreated in a historical saga that follows the adventures of the Venetian explorer from medieval Italy to the court of Kublai Khan

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1 author picked The Journeyer as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

The author does a huge amount of detailed research in his books, and I can escape into all of them because he makes the past come alive.

Marco Polo was nicknamed "Marco of the millions" on his return from the East due to his unbelievable stories. Lying on his death bed, he confessed, "I have not told the half of what I saw and did!" and I can believe that.

This superb read takes me from Venice's back streets and the dangers of the Silk Road to the Kublai Khan court. All the historical accuracy brings the past to life.…

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