so-so(1906) Marjorie Bowen's first novel is a sort of Ruritanian romance set very loosely in 14th century Italy. The dukes of Milan and Verona battle for control of Lombardy through diplomacy, treachery, and force of arms. Bowen was sixteen when it was published, and her inexperience shows in a frenetic pace and kitchen-sink plotting; but it also has charming energy, a sharp eye for scenery, and a willingness to flout expectations.
bailedI‘m finding this too esoteric. #Roll100 @PuddleJumper
pickHotel Milano is perhaps Tim Parks‘s best novel of recent releases. He has a way of writing stories about interesting, entitled men - particularly men in the later stages of their lives.
Frank is a character you‘re not too sure about at first, but you do warm to him. Frank has a hidden kindness and empathy that takes desperate people in need to bring those qualities out.
I just don‘t know if people are ready for a Covid story right now though.
pickGiallo ben scritto con un finale inaspettato che vi lascerà interdetti, consigliato!
4 more replacements for the #LeftHanders Display! 😁
This one takes some extra digging, since apparently there‘s quite a bit of false info out there on this subject. 🤷🏼♂️ These all seem legitimate though after some scouring.
Have you read any of these?!
#LitsyLovesLibraries #MrBooksDisplays
#DinnerAndABook - but hopefully not actually the last supper! 😂 Blackened cod with garlic aioli and corn salsa, a delicious meal for a sultry summer night! Paired with a refreshing Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey cocktail. 😋
Views from Mottarone with views of the Alps, Lago Maggiore, and surrounding areas. Two cable cars and a chair life to get these views. The photos in travel books do not do the area justice.... nor do my photos, but they help me relive the experience. These are snow capped mountains in June! It is the Alps, after all.
Read the book a few months ago to prepare for this trip, my friend‘s wedding. Isola Bella is an amazing island, the castle, gardens, and statuary are just gorgeous. I have taken nearly 1,000 photos in 1 day!
