The Darkest Sin set in Florence – D V Bishop
Renaissance Italy - a convent When Cesare Aldo investigates a report of intruders at a convent in the Renaissance city’s northern quarter, he enters a community divided by bitter rivalries…
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The BookTrail Guide to Fifty Words for Snow
A book of snow A different kind of book for you today. One I read a while ago and one that I felt I had to read again. It's almost…
The HWA Debut Crown shortlist
HWA short list announced Congratulations! The HWA Debut Crown Shortlist has been announced and it is a cracking list if I say so myself. I alongside Ayo Onatade (Shotsblog) and…
The Cloisters set in New York – Katy Hayes
The Cloisters The Cloisters is a rather fabulous gothic museum and garden renowned for its collection of medieval and Renaissance art. It is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in…
Marriage Portrait set in Florence – Maggie O’Farrell
Lucrezia Duchess of Ferrera Marriage Portrait set in Florence - Maggie O'Farrell - The Marriage Portrait is a wonderful novel. It's set deep in the heart of the Italian Renaissance…
