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interesting review blog on New Yorker site

In: Academia| Catholocism| Cultural History| Historical Fiction| Italy| Renaissance| Sacred Hearts| Sarah Dunant| Uncategorized| Women's Studies

3 Aug 2009

So, someone sent this to me today and I was fascinated to read it. : http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/books/2009/08/sarah-dunant-bares-all.html
It is quite close to my heart because ,of couse, while the renaissance is known for its beauty and wonder, it was also a time of huge violence and brutality.  That I certainly believe. And given the levels of pain [...]

the italian version

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3 Aug 2009

in answer to your question Veronica , il libro uscira a Novembre., ma non so come se chimara. Forse sara diversa… ….

kansas city, Kansas city here I come

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28 Jul 2009

a gerat blues track i seem to remember, but since i only get to stay a day it is more like Kansas city here I go. Two great gigs (Thank you Rainy Day books, you keep reading alive)  and a lot of big sky and flat land in between. If only one got to stay [...]

Vancouver with half a voice

In: Art History| Catholocism| Cultural History| Ferrara| Historical Fiction| Music| Sacred Hearts| Saints| Sarah Dunant| Uncategorized

15 Jul 2009

I love this city so much.  There is such a deep sense of relaxation to it. Any place where you can see mountains and water at the same timne is good for the soul.   Not that I am seeing much of it.  Tv am studios, books shops and the odd glimpse of a view out [...]

getting ready to fly…..

In: Music| Renaissance| Sacred Hearts| Sarah Dunant| Uncategorized

7 Jul 2009

Which is hardest?  Writing the book or working out what the hell to pack for six weeks on the road promoting it?  I am coming to see the deep attraction of a nun’s habit, although of course they don’t get to go on the road.  At the South Bank concert in London last week many [...]


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