There is no proof that I didn't need this book.
Cathythoughts Looks great … stacked. ❤️ 1d
There is no proof that I didn't need this book.
We're all enjoying a quiet morning of reading before I have to get ready for work. Almost finished with this #historicalfiction that I read for my LIS course this week.
#medici #arthistory #class #scandal #thievery #Italy #florence
so-soI enjoyed this crime novel about a serial killer in Florence. The police aspects feel authentic (the author draws from his own experience) and I liked the Florence setting & some of the characters. The theme of homophobia troubled me although I read it as a reflection of society rather than the author‘s own views. His wife was one-dimensional. So it lacked the interest & banter that enrich Donna Leon‘s or Louise Penny‘s books for example.
Happy holidays everyone! Wishing you a relaxed Christmas day filled with the people and things you love.
My view this morning is very promising ❄️🤍❄️
pickI‘m learning Penelope Fitzgerald was a special writer. Fell in love with The Blue Flower earlier this year, and have now read this one - a bad good marriage in 1950‘s Florence with a doctor too rational to acknowledge his emotions. Ok, that‘s humble. Now hand it over to Penelope and her backhanded, almost absurd, striking lines. 🥰
pickAugust 1963.Florence,Italy,a deserted city. Searing heat. Bleary-eyed,sleep deprived Inspector Bordella,a chain-smoker in his mid-50s.Biting hordes of mosquitoes torment him at night.Flashbacks to his years as a soldier in WWII are interspersed throughout.His new police protégé is coincidentally the son of his soldier partner.A highly unusual,deviously clever murder of a wealthy, elderly Signora.A wonderful,eclectic cast characters:semi-retired?
It‘s only Monday, but what a day at work! Popcorn, Sam Adams October Fest (split with my husband), & a book. He is making dinner.🧡
pickIn this novel young Lucy &her older unmarried cousin Charlotte have just arrived in Florence when their complaint about a room with no view is overheard by 2 “ill-bred” gentlemen,Mr Emerson& his son George who offer to give them their rooms with a view.The offer is the beginning of a passionate love story with twists &turns until the lovers are-I don‘t want to spoil the ending.Lovely,funny portrayal of middle& upper class England.Awww the violets…
Samantha thanks so much for my #jolabokaflod gift!! Sorry for the later post, I was at my sister's today and forgot to open it before I left this morning. I'm looking forward to reading this book and the chocolates are my favorite 🤤😋
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