This book, although not exceptionally long was very detailed in its accounts of Alessandra’s life. After the wedding, Alessandra and the painter become lovers, but only once. Shortly after which she becomes pregnant with a daughter. Read the rest of this entry »
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I am a little over half way through this novel. I started to read the book because I am interested in historical fiction, but I have become engrossed in the book for more reasons than that. The book is about a young girl, Alessandra who is growing up in Florence during the late 1400s. The novel begins during a period of time when art and religion are abundant. Read the rest of this entry »
The Queen’s Fool is the second book by Philippa Gregory that I’ve read. This is the story of a young girl, Hannah who is caught in the middle of a feud between Queen Mary and her sister Princess Elizabeth. Read the rest of this entry »