Asterix Omnibus Vol. 6: Collecting Asterix in Switzerland, the Mansions of the Gods, and Asterix and the Laurel Wreath -- René Goscinny, Paperback Tim Ruddy Book 17: Cast in Conflict

Book 17: Cast in Conflict

In this New York Times bestselling "charming debut" (People)--soon to be a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks--from one of Sweden's most successful authors

and the Daphne du Maurier Award

Emmeline Delacroix is a figure shadowed by rumors of witchcraft

Just as we were finding a way to get past our difficulties

Asterix Omnibus Vol. 6: Collecting Asterix in Switzerland, the Mansions of the Gods, and Asterix and the Laurel Wreath -- René Goscinny, Paperback Tim Ruddy Book 17: Cast in ConflictWe find "Asterix in Switzerland" as the indomitable Gaulish warrior yodels in the Alps, has plenty of holey cheese, and stumbles upon Helvetica. Then, the villagers are tempted with "The Mansion of the Gods" with all the modern luxuries of Rome when a new housing development threatens to urbanize (and Romanize) their humble tribe. Finally, it is a true Roman circus as Obelix and Asterix head to Rome to get a key ingredient to the Chieftain's soup,