Books
by Theresa Breslin
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The Medici Seal |
Matteo fleeing for his life from the bandit Sandino, finds himself in the household of one of the most charismatic men of his age, Leonardo da Vinci. We are in Renaissance Italy where rival war lords and the Pope battle for control. This is an excellent historical novel full of detail but never boring; Matteo has a secret - danger and death follow him. The result, an absorbing and exciting read.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 40 June 2007) |
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The Nostradamus Prophecy |
Set in France during Catherine de Medici's regency and culminating in the Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre, this is an exciting historical novel with a strong heroine. Melisande finds herself caught up in the intrigues of the court; a prophecy by Nostradamus seems to involve her in saving the king. But prophecies are tricky things and deception - whether self-deception or the cunning of others - is a central theme. A very enjoyable teen novel.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 47 September 2008) |
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