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Costanza
Costanza | Rachel Blackmore
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Based on the true story of Costanza Piccolomini - a fierce feminist icon who has been written out of history - this unputdownable, sultry and deliciously evocative novel brings to life the dizzying rise and fall of a brilliant young woman in 1600's Rome, and Costanza reclaiming herself after she loses everything.[Bokinfo].
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Rome in 1636, & Costanza Piccolomini is married to Matteo, a sculptor who works in the studio of Papal favourite, Gianlorenzo Bernini. When Costanza meets Bernini for the first time there is an instant attraction. Their affair becomes all-consuming even at the risk of Costanza's reputation which is doomed the moment Bernini unveils his marble bust of Costanza. (continued)

OutsmartYourShelf Waiting in the wings is Bernini's violent brother & one lie brings about Costanza's downfall - but this is not the end. Costanza refuses to be punished whilst the men carry on with their lives, & she will return.

Based on a true story, this historical fiction brings to life 17th century Rome. It starts off quite slowly but before you realise it, you're engrossed in the story. 10mo
OutsmartYourShelf It neatly showcases how women were constrained throughout history as only wives & mothers & anyone trying to break out of that was viewed critically. It also deals with the double standard of how the men's' behaviour is handwaved, whilst the women are punished & the author also brings this into the modern day in the Author's Note at the end. 4🌟

TWs: infidelity, scenes of a sexual nature, sexual assault, misogyny, strong language.

 10mo
OutsmartYourShelf Full Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6367104781
Read 21st-23rd Aug 2024

#ReadAway2024 @Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES 10mo
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