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The Scarlet City
The Scarlet City: A Novel of 16th Century Italy | Hella S. Haasse
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Although he bears one of the most notorious names in all of Italy, Giovanni Borgia doesn't know his parentage. Hella Haasse uses the Italian Wars as a backdrop for Giovanni's agonizing quest for his identity. Set against the backdrop of the Italian wars, this novel seeks to unravel the puzzle of Giovanni Borgia's true identity. Machiavelli, Vittoria Colonna, Michelangelo, the Borgias and the Medici are some of the characters who inhabit the secretive and dangerous world of sixteenth century Rome.
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SharonGoforth
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Bailedbailed

I hate to do this, but I‘m bailing. The writing is good, but I‘m halfway through and there really is no story. Trying to sort out who all the characters are and their relationships to each other overtakes everything and is just too much. ☹️

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SharonGoforth
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Morning errands finished-time to settle in with a hot cup of coffee and some Borgia intrigue on this rainy day. 🌧📚☕️#historicalfiction #borgias #coffee

Zelma Completely agree with your coffee cup. 5y
SharonGoforth @Zelma Yes! It speaks the truth!!☕️ 5y
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KaatjeH
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There are a few books I keep rereading, but this one is my #mostreread

The copy on the right was a birthday present to replace my old copy... it's been read so often it is falling apart

JazzFeathers Love both those covers :) What is the story about? 7y
KaatjeH @JazzFeathers it's a story about a young man in Italy in the 16th century. He works at the papal court. He doesn't know his family, but thinks he might be a bastard in either the Borgia or the Farnese family. The story is about his search for his identity. 7y
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