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Historical Novel
Maggie O'Farrell
Published September 6th 2022
Synopsis
Florence, the 1550s. Lucrezia, third daughter of the grand duke, is comfortable with her obscure place in the palazzo: free to wonder at its treasures, observe its clandestine workings, and devote herself to her own artistic pursuits. But when her older sister dies on the eve of her wedding to the ruler of Ferrara, Modena and Reggio, Lucrezia is thrust unwittingly into the limelight: the duke is quick to request her hand in marriage, and her father just as quick to accept on her behalf.
My view
Do you enjoy beautiful prose? Immersive narration? Maggie O'Farrell will transport you into Duchess Lucrezia d'Medici's Renaissance world with all its beauty and ill-fated marriage.
I truly enjoyed this historical novel.
Read it I highly recommend it.
The tragic Duchess Lucrezia d' Medici, 16 years old.
