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The Book of Love (Magdalene Line Trilogy 2) (Kathleen McGowan)

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GoodReads Rating 4.1/5
Book Condition 8/10. Excellent
Size ["Format C (13.8 x 21.6 / 14.0 x 21.6 cm)"]
Returnable Yes
Handling Time 2 days

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The Book of Love (Magdalene Line Trilogy 2)

  • Author: Kathleen McGowan
  • Series: Magdalene Line Trilogy

About Book

  • GoodReads Rating: 4.1

Condition & Size

  • Size: Format C (13.8 x 21.6 / 14.0 x 21.6 cm)
  • Book Type: Paperback
  • Condition: Excellent

Summary

Maureen Paschal thought she might rest and work on her book after discovering the gospel written by Mary Magdalene that revealed Jesus and Mary Magdalene were married. The truth of their story rocked the world and made Maureen a target of those who did not like her discovery and a heroine to those who did. Then Maureen receives a strange package containing what looks like an ancient letter written in Latin and signed with a symbol. She discovers that its author is an extraordinary woman whom history has overlooked -- or covered up -- Countess Matilda of Tuscany, and in the letter Matilda demands the return of her "most precious books and documents." Maureen soon finds herself in a race across Italy and France, where hidden dangers await her and her lover, Berenger, as they begin to realize that they are on the trail of another explosive discovery: the Book of Love, the Gospel written in Jesus' own hand. As Maureen learns more about Matilda, an eleventhcentury warrior countess who was secretly married to a pope, she begins to see the eerie connections between herself and Matilda, connections she must trace to their source if she is to stop the wrong people from finding the Book of Love and hiding it forever. Weaving together Matilda's little-known true story and Maureen's thrilling search, "The Book of Love" follows two amazing heroines as their stories intertwine through time. Maureen is immersed in the mysteries of the labyrinth, the beautiful poetry of the Song of Songs, the world's greatest art and architecture, and Matilda's amazing legacy...until a potentially fatal encounter reveals the Book of Love to Maureen -- and to the reader.

We do not measure every book by hand but instead use the size table below and AI to list the size. Please note that US and UK sizes may differ slightly; where applicable, we provide dimensions for both. If you would like the exact size of a book, please WhatsApp us, and we will be happy to measure it for you.

Format Colloquially Called Typical Dimensions (cm) Description
Format A Small 10.8 x 17.5 cm Mass-market paperback, pocket-sized format.
Format B Medium UK: 12.9 x 19.8 cm
US: 13.2 x 20.3 cm
Medium paperback size, used in both UK and US editions.
Format C Large UK: 13.8 x 21.6 cm
US: 14.0 x 21.6 cm
Demi-size, often used for trade paperbacks in UK and US.
Extra Large Extra Large Greater than 14.0 x 21.6 cm Larger books, including oversized trade paperbacks or hardcovers.
  • Format A

    Colloquially Called: Small

    Typical Dimensions: 10.8 x 17.5 cm

    Description: Mass-market paperback, pocket-sized format.

  • Format B

    Colloquially Called: Medium

    Typical Dimensions: UK: 12.9 x 19.8 cm
    US: 13.2 x 20.3 cm

    Description: Medium paperback size, used in both UK and US editions.

  • Format C

    Colloquially Called: Large

    Typical Dimensions: UK: 13.8 x 21.6 cm
    US: 14.0 x 21.6 cm

    Description: Demi-size, often used for trade paperbacks in UK and US.

  • Extra Large

    Colloquially Called: Extra Large

    Typical Dimensions: Greater than 14.0 x 21.6 cm

    Description: Larger books, including oversized trade paperbacks or hardcovers.

This is a high-level condition guideline. If you would like more information about a specific book's condition, please WhatsApp us. Please note that book clubs are one of our main avenues for sourcing books, and as such, names and book club notes are allowed on all conditions from "As New" downwards and may not always be explicitly mentioned. Please look carefully at the pictures of the book to assess its condition. Any other notable defects, aside from those in the "Key Features" column, will be listed above in the "At a Glance" column under "Observations."

Condition RM Rating Description Key Features
Brand New 10/10 Completely new and unread. Crisp pages, no marks, and no signs of wear.
As New 9/10 Almost brand new; typically in read-once condition. No visible damage, but may have small marks or the previous owner's name.
Excellent 8/10 Lacks the crispness of a new book, but no major damage. Clean and intact; very slight creasing on spine.
Very Good 7/10 Good condition with some signs of wear. Slight spine concavity, off-white pages, and small bends on corners.
Good 6/10 More wear but still usable and readable. Creased spine, yellowing pages, curling corners.
  • Condition: Brand New

    RM Rating: 10/10

    Description: Completely new and unread.

    Key Features: Crisp pages, no marks, and no signs of wear.

  • Condition: As New

    RM Rating: 9/10

    Description: Almost brand new; typically in read-once condition.

    Key Features: No visible damage, but may have small marks or the previous owner's name.

  • Condition: Excellent

    RM Rating: 8/10

    Description: Lacks the crispness of a new book, but no major damage.

    Key Features: Clean and intact; very slight creasing on spine.

  • Condition: Very Good

    RM Rating: 7/10

    Description: Good condition with some signs of wear.

    Key Features: Slight spine concavity, off-white pages, and small bends on corners.

  • Condition: Good

    RM Rating: 6/10

    Description: More wear but still usable and readable.

    Key Features: Creased spine, yellowing pages, curling corners.

We work with various courier companies to ensure nationwide delivery in South Africa at the most convenient and affordable rates. Most shipping rates are dynamically calculated at checkout based on your address. However, we subsidise PUDO deliveries to ensure that, regardless of your location, size, or the number of books, the cost will always be R69. We also offer FREE PUDO delivery on all orders above R749.

Our door-to-door courier partners include Aramex, RAM, The Courier Guy, Internet Express, Fastway, and Skynet. Our system automatically selects the best shipping rate for you from these providers.

Please note: The delivery times listed are in working days as provided by the courier companies. These times are calculated from the date of collection and are estimations, not guaranteed timelines.

Shipping Option Name Availability Price Delivery Times Insurance
Collection Sydenham JHB Free
Pargo Counter Collection Countrywide From R79 3-5 working days R1000 built-in cover
Pudo Locker Collection Countrywide Always R69 2-4 working days
Bobbox Locker Collection JHB/CPT/PTA From R59 2-4 working days
To-Your-Door Delivery Countrywide From R82 1-4 working days R1000 built-in cover
  • Shipping Option: Collection

    Availability: Sydenham JHB

    Price: Free

    Delivery Times (From Despatch): 1-2 working days

    Insurance:

  • Shipping Option: Pargo Counter Collection

    Availability: Countrywide

    Price: From R79

    Delivery Times (From Despatch): 3-5 working days

    Insurance: R1000 built-in cover

  • Shipping Option: Pudo Locker Collection

    Availability: Countrywide

    Price: Always R69

    Delivery Times: 2-4 working days

    Insurance:

  • Shipping Option: Bobbox Locker Collection

    Availability: JHB/CPT/PTA

    Price: From R59

    Delivery Times: 2-4 working days

    Insurance:

  • Shipping Option: To-Your-Door Delivery

    Availability: Countrywide

    Price: From R82

    Delivery Times: 1-4 working days

    Insurance: R1000 built-in cover

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