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September #12booksof2023 @Andrew65

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.

Fiction book for September #readingbracket2023 @chasjjlee

#pop23 #bookthattakesplaceinoneday

#weeklyforecast was to finish this and continue A Passage to India @Cinfhen . I don't know what else as I've got various check-ups this week.

#bookreport @Cinfhen

Finished Andrew Marvell & Wanderers
Started The Medici Murders (on audio, narrated by Richard Armitage 😍), A Passage to India & The Paper Chase.

When her husband Henry II died during a joust, Catherine de Medici replaced her previous personal device (a rainbow) with a broken lance and a Latin inscription that means “From this come my tears and my pain,“ and I respect her grief but that just feels a little extra.

4/23 This book, although well researched, is over written. The author has obviously done a lot of research and wants to make sure we know all about it. Usually I enjoy being drawn in by details but I found my mind wondering during this one. It just couldn‘t keep my interest and by the end I didn‘t really care about the answers to the mystery. 2.5⭐️

Early morning listening whilst I hide in bed and pretend I‘m not awake. (Shhh don‘t tell my hubby, he‘s up with the kids 😉)

And how gorgeous is this cover? #bookhaul Looks like it is a 1960 edition but in very good shape.