Ever since I was a child, I've been fascinated with women who choose to live a life of seclusion and sacrifice in a convent or monastery. So when I saw this novel by Sarah Dunant, one of my favourite authors, I immediately ordered it.
The novel explores how many women were forced to enter monasteries in Renaissance Italy, and its effects on the cloister and the individuals who lived therein. Meticulously researched, I found the entire novel fascinating. It is a tale well told and one I will definitely keep on my book shelf as an all time favourite.
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About Mirella
I'm a true blue Taurean in every way, stubborn, tenacious, loyal, friendly, outgoing, and headstrong. Oh, and you can add passion to the mix - a trait I come by honestly through my Italian background. So I never do things half way.
I was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, but grew up in Calgary, a city famous for the Calgary Stampede, oil companies, and the Wild West.
I hate winter, and wearing socks. I spend far too much time at the computer and often give up a work-out to squeeze in a little bit more writing time which is always in great shortage due to a rambunctious little grandson who frequently interrupts my work with a variety of unanticipated, yet humorous calamities and disasters.
I love all things Italian, a clean house, books, cooking, writing, and a good helping of my home made tira-mi-su which is the best I've ever tasted.
So I hope you stay awhile to share my passion for history and the frustrations I face on a daily basis as I eek out a career as an historical fiction author.
I was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, but grew up in Calgary, a city famous for the Calgary Stampede, oil companies, and the Wild West.
I hate winter, and wearing socks. I spend far too much time at the computer and often give up a work-out to squeeze in a little bit more writing time which is always in great shortage due to a rambunctious little grandson who frequently interrupts my work with a variety of unanticipated, yet humorous calamities and disasters.
I love all things Italian, a clean house, books, cooking, writing, and a good helping of my home made tira-mi-su which is the best I've ever tasted.
So I hope you stay awhile to share my passion for history and the frustrations I face on a daily basis as I eek out a career as an historical fiction author.
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