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Joanna was an amazing woman and was one of the only women to inherit her kingdom in her own right. She brought as much peace and prosperity as her horrible husbands would allow and her kingdom flourished into a power under her strong rule after her horrible husbands died.
The book gets deep into papel politics as Joanna played a surprisingly big role in the history of the Catholic Church.
3.5/5 fascinating but bogged in church politics

After my trip to Italy I wanted to learn more about this family.

Serendipity lead me to this novel at the Library, it‘s been around for a while. I do enjoy a good historical mystery, and this generally fits the bill, although the historical premise is a bit shaky. Wilson posits a fictional reason for the disappearance of Hans Holbein in 1543 that involves the (factual) Prebendaries Plot to bring down Thomas Cranmer and restore Catholic rule. I enjoyed “meeting” his protagonist, London goldsmith Thomas Treviot.

#20in4 #Readathon #Scarathlon #TEAMBooklovers

Over 25 hours reading over the readathon. Both Dracula and The Satsuma Complex on audio for #Littenlisten
Finished the tagged and still processing this biography of a most complex man.

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This was a really easy and informative read. It offers information on the whole family but in a way that is easy to take in and understand. Especially if you don't know a whole lot and want a comprehensive introduction to this part of Italian history. #bookspin @thearomaofbooks

Last weekend of the month means it's #20in4 time again. Set yourself some gentle goals via @Andrew65 popular event.

I aim to finish the tagged and Stephen Fry's An Ode less Travelled as well as finalising Scarathlon plans ready for October 🖤🎃🖤

I‘m posting one book a day from my massive collection. No description, no reason for why I want to read it (some I‘ve had so long I don‘t even remember why!) Feel free to join in!

#ABookADay2023

A fantastic microhistory about a 16th century miller who believed the earth was formed much in the same way cheese is, through putrefaction came a mass, that worms then formed in this mass which were angels. Ginsburg impressively unravels how these beliefs may have been formed, analysing the books Menocchio would have read, the oral culture and traditions of his village, the movement of ideas, wider contexts and consequences of the reformation.

#wondrouswednesday

1) tagged
2) a deeply researched history to turn long-held beliefs on their head and learning about Venice‘s 1000-year republic
3) places I‘ve been and loved, or places I plan to visit (which was the case with this book)