New York: Pocket Books, 1997. dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - An alternate history novel set during the reign of Louis IX of France, the Sun King. Winner of the Nebula Award for best novel. SIGNED on the title page. Dustjacket praise from such writers as Ursula Le Guin (who called it the 'finest alternate history ever.. a luminous radiant novel.), Nicola Griffith, Jean Auel and others. Basis for the (supposedly) forthcoming movie of the same name featuring Pierce Brosnan and William Hurt. Author's afterword. 421 pp. ISBN: 0-671-567659.