Wroe, a historian, almost by chance started researching the French town of Rodez during the 14th century, where she unearthed the story of a merchant who couldn't remember where he had hidden his pot of gold. Following this thin thread of story, Wroe recreates the intense life of a town divided between two masters: intrigue, scandal and ordinary goings-on. Not a word is quoted that wasn't actually spoken. A truly wondrous piece of research.
(Annabel Bedini - bwl 70 Autumn 2013 ) |
