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Lady of the Seven Suns: A Novel of the Woman Saint Francis Called Brother
A powerful noblewoman or a humble follower of the holy man from Assisi? Giacoma cannot possibly be both.
Or can she?.
Rome, 1210. After tragedy shatters Giacoma’s world, Francesco intervenes to save her sanity, her life, and her soul. She owes him everything. Her gratitude is boundless – but now she must thread her way between duty and faith, always striving to be worthy of Francesco’s affectionate name for her: “Brother Giacoma.”
She's no longer locked into the power struggle among Rome’s noble families, but she can't turn her back on her sons, her household, and Rome’s poorest citizens who depend on her charity. The brothers’ life of sacred poverty, begging for their daily bread, is not for her. But neither is she destined for Clare’s cloister. A new path, as yet unexplored and unsignposted, lies ahead for Giacoma dei Settesoli, and she will have to invent it as she goes.
Based on the life of a real woman, this is the story of a stubborn quest for grace. If you like strong women of the past who insist on making their own way in a patriarchal society, you’ll love Lady of the Seven Suns.
Or can she?.
Rome, 1210. After tragedy shatters Giacoma’s world, Francesco intervenes to save her sanity, her life, and her soul. She owes him everything. Her gratitude is boundless – but now she must thread her way between duty and faith, always striving to be worthy of Francesco’s affectionate name for her: “Brother Giacoma.”
She's no longer locked into the power struggle among Rome’s noble families, but she can't turn her back on her sons, her household, and Rome’s poorest citizens who depend on her charity. The brothers’ life of sacred poverty, begging for their daily bread, is not for her. But neither is she destined for Clare’s cloister. A new path, as yet unexplored and unsignposted, lies ahead for Giacoma dei Settesoli, and she will have to invent it as she goes.
Based on the life of a real woman, this is the story of a stubborn quest for grace. If you like strong women of the past who insist on making their own way in a patriarchal society, you’ll love Lady of the Seven Suns.
393 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 11, 2019
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About the author
Tinney Sue Heath
7 books28 followersTinney Sue Heath is an American midwesterner who has found her heart home in the cities of medieval Italy.
She loves finding the unsung people of the middle ages--the little people, the ignored, the neglected, the forgotten. She especially looks for the ordinary folks who find themselves caught up in extraordinary situations.
When she's not writing about medieval Italy, you will probably find her playing medieval and early Renaissance music on a variety of period instruments, with her husband and with like-minded friends. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin, looking out on a lovely expanse of prairie and daydreaming about her next trip to italy.
She loves finding the unsung people of the middle ages--the little people, the ignored, the neglected, the forgotten. She especially looks for the ordinary folks who find themselves caught up in extraordinary situations.
When she's not writing about medieval Italy, you will probably find her playing medieval and early Renaissance music on a variety of period instruments, with her husband and with like-minded friends. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin, looking out on a lovely expanse of prairie and daydreaming about her next trip to italy.
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August 26, 2019
Through Tinney Heath’s latest novel, Lady of the Seven Suns, readers will travel into a vividly portrayed medieval Italy and into the life of Francesco (St. Francis of Assisi) through the eyes of his most intriguing follower, Lady Giacoma dei Settesoli, a woman he called Brother Giacoma as a sign of his affection and respect.
Heath has accomplished something of a brilliant high wire act with this book. With deep and reverent believability, she captures both Giacoma’s and Francesco’s passionate devotion to God without any saccharin religiosity or necessary co-belief on the reader’s part. I experienced these complicated, fascinating lives as they historically were, and I accepted their beliefs, far from my own, while I tarried with them, without ever being tossed out of their medieval world. As easily as I slipped into Giacoma’s religious beliefs, Heath also enmeshed my mind seamlessly with Giacoma’s social mores as an influential woman from one of the most powerful families in Rome. To read Lady of the Seven Suns is to savor that rarest of reading pleasures: you will live another person’s life to the full, vicarious time travel at its empathetic best.
The depth and breadth of Heath’s historical knowledge and research is abundantly clear in the richness and precision of detail in her portrayal of everyday life, from Giacoma’s clothes and palazzo to the kitchen pots to the realities of relationships between the servants and this unconventional noblewoman. But Heath never overburdens her story with this knowledge. She has achieved that magical balance of just enough to put us in her world without our realizing we’ve traveled so far.
Heath also uses humor at delightful intervals. At one point the future saint, several assorted brothers of diverse size and running capacity, and a highly indignant noble brother-in-law are portrayed in the midst of pursuing a sheep through Giacoma’s palazzo. The frightened creature and Giacoma’s annoying brother-in-law make all the right moves for sustained hilarity. You will join Brother Elias in uncontrollable laughter. Heath has a dry wit that pops up to lighten tense situations. At one point, Lucia, a key servant in the household, is described as “wielding a formidable soprano with an impressive range of pitch and intensity, quivering with outrage.” The fact that we are genuinely worried about Lucia’s feelings at this moment doesn’t lessen the smile this brings.
And therein lies a key part of Giacoma’s character, her ability to find humor to conquer the grimness. With help from Francesco—there is one key moment she really needs him to return her to this innate positive outlook—she keeps striving for inner happiness through the worst of tragedies and limitations. For all her devotional dedication, she is fundamentally pragmatic, even in her praying: “I loved the way praying made me feel. I loved the respite it gave me from living, breathing human beings and their demands, and I loved how it always cleared my thinking but I never really saw it as a conversation with God. I spoke the words, and he either did or did not listen, as he chose.” In contrast to Giacoma’s grounded approach, Francesco’s otherworldliness is delicately portrayed with a mystical image that reappears in various forms over the course of the novel. The first time we see the power of Francesco’s prayer, he is described like this: “a fine mist surrounded him. The whole interior of the tower was growing lighter, the light centering on the praying man, the mist taking on a pale apricot color as it eddied gently around him.”
Lady of the Seven Suns will take you on a transcendent journey full of laughter, tears, humane joy, and subtle historical understanding.
Heath has accomplished something of a brilliant high wire act with this book. With deep and reverent believability, she captures both Giacoma’s and Francesco’s passionate devotion to God without any saccharin religiosity or necessary co-belief on the reader’s part. I experienced these complicated, fascinating lives as they historically were, and I accepted their beliefs, far from my own, while I tarried with them, without ever being tossed out of their medieval world. As easily as I slipped into Giacoma’s religious beliefs, Heath also enmeshed my mind seamlessly with Giacoma’s social mores as an influential woman from one of the most powerful families in Rome. To read Lady of the Seven Suns is to savor that rarest of reading pleasures: you will live another person’s life to the full, vicarious time travel at its empathetic best.
The depth and breadth of Heath’s historical knowledge and research is abundantly clear in the richness and precision of detail in her portrayal of everyday life, from Giacoma’s clothes and palazzo to the kitchen pots to the realities of relationships between the servants and this unconventional noblewoman. But Heath never overburdens her story with this knowledge. She has achieved that magical balance of just enough to put us in her world without our realizing we’ve traveled so far.
Heath also uses humor at delightful intervals. At one point the future saint, several assorted brothers of diverse size and running capacity, and a highly indignant noble brother-in-law are portrayed in the midst of pursuing a sheep through Giacoma’s palazzo. The frightened creature and Giacoma’s annoying brother-in-law make all the right moves for sustained hilarity. You will join Brother Elias in uncontrollable laughter. Heath has a dry wit that pops up to lighten tense situations. At one point, Lucia, a key servant in the household, is described as “wielding a formidable soprano with an impressive range of pitch and intensity, quivering with outrage.” The fact that we are genuinely worried about Lucia’s feelings at this moment doesn’t lessen the smile this brings.
And therein lies a key part of Giacoma’s character, her ability to find humor to conquer the grimness. With help from Francesco—there is one key moment she really needs him to return her to this innate positive outlook—she keeps striving for inner happiness through the worst of tragedies and limitations. For all her devotional dedication, she is fundamentally pragmatic, even in her praying: “I loved the way praying made me feel. I loved the respite it gave me from living, breathing human beings and their demands, and I loved how it always cleared my thinking but I never really saw it as a conversation with God. I spoke the words, and he either did or did not listen, as he chose.” In contrast to Giacoma’s grounded approach, Francesco’s otherworldliness is delicately portrayed with a mystical image that reappears in various forms over the course of the novel. The first time we see the power of Francesco’s prayer, he is described like this: “a fine mist surrounded him. The whole interior of the tower was growing lighter, the light centering on the praying man, the mist taking on a pale apricot color as it eddied gently around him.”
Lady of the Seven Suns will take you on a transcendent journey full of laughter, tears, humane joy, and subtle historical understanding.
November 13, 2019
I was lucky enough to read a pre-publication version of this wonderful novel. Through the eyes of her heroine, Giacoma, Heath captures the charisma and quixotic appeal of Brother Francesco and Sister Chiara, known to history as Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi, in a portrait that brings to life the world of medieval Italy, in all its beauty, opulence, suffering, and poverty. I felt it managed to capture what someone like Francis might have been like, and how he might have affected the people around him. Every scene with Francis and/or his brothers was very strong and the "voice" was thoroughly convincing. It is also beautifully written. Heath manages to capture details and evoke a sense of place, bringing medieval Rome and Assisi to life, and also clearly differentiating them. It was a lovely, enjoyable read, and i finished it very quickly, always a good sign.
September 3, 2019
I had previously read Heath's first novel, A Thing Done, so I was eager to read this, her second endeavor, especially because of the subject matter. Growing up Catholic, I, like many others, knew St. Francis (Francesco, in Heath's story) as the saint who loved animals and who came from Assisi. That was pretty much the extent of my knowledge, but he intrigued me, especially now that Heath's well-researched story was before me. Does her St. Francis love animals? Sure, but there is so much more to him than that.
We meet him through the point of view of the story's heroine, Giacoma. She is a noblewoman of Rome (and a historic figure) who finds her idyllic life shattered by a life-changing tragedy. It is through that tragedy that her relationship with Francis is solidified, and her life is forever altered. She dedicates herself to serving his burgeoning order. She hopes to emulate the future saint and his vow of extreme poverty, but Francis has other plans for her.
Heath's characters are well-defined, her descriptions of Rome and Assisi are vivid and textural, and, as in her first novel, she provides a narrative filled with humor. Her heroine is relatable, and we feel her struggle to balance her life between her earthly family and her spiritual goals of following Francis's way of poverty.
We meet him through the point of view of the story's heroine, Giacoma. She is a noblewoman of Rome (and a historic figure) who finds her idyllic life shattered by a life-changing tragedy. It is through that tragedy that her relationship with Francis is solidified, and her life is forever altered. She dedicates herself to serving his burgeoning order. She hopes to emulate the future saint and his vow of extreme poverty, but Francis has other plans for her.
Heath's characters are well-defined, her descriptions of Rome and Assisi are vivid and textural, and, as in her first novel, she provides a narrative filled with humor. Her heroine is relatable, and we feel her struggle to balance her life between her earthly family and her spiritual goals of following Francis's way of poverty.
September 8, 2019
What a lovely book! Giacoma was a winning protagonist, with a wry voice and a big heart. I had only a passing knowledge of St Francis and his life, and seeing him through Giacoma's eyes was fascinating and illuminating.
January 28, 2020
"Giacoma is a wonderful character. Despite the centuries that separate her life from ours, she is totally relatable."
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September 11, 2019
In Tinney Heath’s “Lady of the Seven Suns,” we meet Giacoma, a13th century noblewoman who wrestles with a question that plagues believers today: how does a Christian stay faithful to God while living in a world that prizes fame and wealth?
Giacoma comes from prominent Roman families (by birth and marriage) and is an early supporter and follower of Francesco (St. Francis of Assisi), who is committed to owning literally nothing. Ms. Heath depicts Francesco as both a holy man and a human being, one who is beloved but not always easy to be around. I must admit: I knew little about Francesco before reading this novel. Ms. Heath’s depiction of the saint make him very real.
Giacoma and Francesco’s relationship is not always easy. Giacoma must navigate being a widowed mother of two sons who expect to become knights, matriarch of an unconventional household, and benefactor of the poor as well as face troublesome kinsmen. She also must contend with her worries about Francesco’s health and her envy of Chiara (St. Clare) and the other woman’s closeness to Francesco in a life of holy poverty.
Giacoma and Francesco’s friendship lasts decades as she watches and supports a nascent, revolutionary order grow into a movement. The story culminates in a poignant ending. Highly recommended.
Giacoma comes from prominent Roman families (by birth and marriage) and is an early supporter and follower of Francesco (St. Francis of Assisi), who is committed to owning literally nothing. Ms. Heath depicts Francesco as both a holy man and a human being, one who is beloved but not always easy to be around. I must admit: I knew little about Francesco before reading this novel. Ms. Heath’s depiction of the saint make him very real.
Giacoma and Francesco’s relationship is not always easy. Giacoma must navigate being a widowed mother of two sons who expect to become knights, matriarch of an unconventional household, and benefactor of the poor as well as face troublesome kinsmen. She also must contend with her worries about Francesco’s health and her envy of Chiara (St. Clare) and the other woman’s closeness to Francesco in a life of holy poverty.
Giacoma and Francesco’s friendship lasts decades as she watches and supports a nascent, revolutionary order grow into a movement. The story culminates in a poignant ending. Highly recommended.
February 19, 2020
Historical fictional account of a wealthy Roman noblewoman who befriends St. Francis of Assisi in the beginnings of his life of poverty and remain friends up to and including at his death. The main character Giacomi, her sons, obviously Francis and the brothers are all historical characters. It is a beautiful story about St. Francis and his impact on Giacomi, St. Clare of Assisi, all of his followers throughout Italy. Do not skip the Author’s note at the end as she provides historical confirmation of much of the story. Loved this!
September 12, 2022
This was recommended by a friend and was an interesting, enjoyable read.
One thing which caused some confusion is the amount of names which occur in the book and are somewhat difficult to keep track of, due to some of the characters being introduced incidentally and then not appearing for a while and popping up again. I have an electronic reader, so was able to use the search function, but without that, I would have been confused a lot.
This involves a first person perspective of a wealthy Roman woman by the name of Giacoma, who seems to have a cloyingly perfect life at the beginnng, but that abruptly changes and the rest of the novel deals with her circumstances thereafter, largely regarding her interactions with Francesco of Assisi, the saint and the various persons who inhabit her household and the communities of faith she engages with. Overall a fairly easy and likeable read.
One thing which caused some confusion is the amount of names which occur in the book and are somewhat difficult to keep track of, due to some of the characters being introduced incidentally and then not appearing for a while and popping up again. I have an electronic reader, so was able to use the search function, but without that, I would have been confused a lot.
This involves a first person perspective of a wealthy Roman woman by the name of Giacoma, who seems to have a cloyingly perfect life at the beginnng, but that abruptly changes and the rest of the novel deals with her circumstances thereafter, largely regarding her interactions with Francesco of Assisi, the saint and the various persons who inhabit her household and the communities of faith she engages with. Overall a fairly easy and likeable read.
November 7, 2020
I didn't know a whole lot of Saint Francis before I read this book. I had mainly encountered him as a crossword clue for Assisi. Now I feel like I know a lot more. This is a fine historical novel. Told in the first person by the title character, Lady Giacoma, it provides a real sense of what life was like in 13th-century Italy. You will also learn a lot about Francis (or Brother Francesco, as he is called here) and the people around him, such as Saint Clare (Sister Chiara in the book). The lesser characters, including Francis's followers and the members of Lady Giacoma's household and her family, are also well drawn and provide insights into the lives of ordinary people of that time. Highly recommended.
March 30, 2023
Fascinating look at life of noble woman Giacoma for over 30 years in 13th century in Italy during the founding of the Franciscan order, through the eyes of a woman. She was a rich and wise Roman wife, mother and business owner beset by tragedy, who was rescued by Francis early in his life, before beginning any order of monks. Author Tinney has written an fascinating book on life in early Italy, particularly for women.
This is a factual and descriptive look of how people of different status cope during life, and what influences them to make the major change to become part of an order dedicating to prayer and helping others.
This is a factual and descriptive look of how people of different status cope during life, and what influences them to make the major change to become part of an order dedicating to prayer and helping others.
April 9, 2023
St. Francis is known for his ministry to the poor and underprivileged as well as his care and love for nature and animals, but the book shows only misery without hope, talking about some miracles but not even describing one. Also, it was difficult to imagine the life in Rome and Assisi at the time of St-Francis.
October 18, 2019
The Lady of the Seven Suns by Tinney Sue Heath
Giacoma, the Lady of this story, is a historical figure: it is reliably documented that the saint called Giacoma “Brother,” and that she was present at his death. She first encounters Francesco as young fop who later unexpectedly re-enters her life as the ascetic founder of The Order of Saint Francis. As a wealthy widow, she uses her patrician connections to help Francesco found his order, but as her life goes on, she is only able to watch as his unswerving convictions take him further and further from her — and our — world.
Tinney Sue Heath captures the continuing, lifelong tension between the widow and the saint, focussing on the domestic details of Giacoma’s life as she attempts to find a balance between the allure of the spiritual life and the crass materialism of her noble family. Giacoma respects the saint’s life of piety and poverty, and is convinced that he is genuine. She records how his preternatural sensitivity to others’ pain resolves personal tragedies in her household. However, she cannot fully comprehend why he practices such extreme self-denial, rejecting all comfort save occasionally her little almond and honey cakes.
The Lady of the Seven Suns is Giacoma’s story. Through her eyes we observe saint’s life unfold. She strives to be a good person, inspired by her friendship with the man who became one of the Christian world’s most admired saints. Her domestic view of life with all of its complex, daily, intimate stresses is in contrast to her infrequent interactions with Francesco, a man so estranged from the mundane world that he can embark on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land with nothing but the rough, threadbare clothes on his back. On the one hand, there is her Roman villa, scented with rosemary, where Francesco heals the anguish suffered by Giacoma and her household. On the other, there is the filth in which the saint chose to live his last days as he mortified himself in devotion to God. Giacoma is repulsed, but she does not waver in her own faith and her devotion to Francesco.
As a 21st Century reader, I must puzzle how extreme poverty, obedience, and self-denial can be the road to holiness in the service of a loving God. I ended the book with more respect for the Lady than I have understanding of the Saint.
Giacoma, the Lady of this story, is a historical figure: it is reliably documented that the saint called Giacoma “Brother,” and that she was present at his death. She first encounters Francesco as young fop who later unexpectedly re-enters her life as the ascetic founder of The Order of Saint Francis. As a wealthy widow, she uses her patrician connections to help Francesco found his order, but as her life goes on, she is only able to watch as his unswerving convictions take him further and further from her — and our — world.
Tinney Sue Heath captures the continuing, lifelong tension between the widow and the saint, focussing on the domestic details of Giacoma’s life as she attempts to find a balance between the allure of the spiritual life and the crass materialism of her noble family. Giacoma respects the saint’s life of piety and poverty, and is convinced that he is genuine. She records how his preternatural sensitivity to others’ pain resolves personal tragedies in her household. However, she cannot fully comprehend why he practices such extreme self-denial, rejecting all comfort save occasionally her little almond and honey cakes.
The Lady of the Seven Suns is Giacoma’s story. Through her eyes we observe saint’s life unfold. She strives to be a good person, inspired by her friendship with the man who became one of the Christian world’s most admired saints. Her domestic view of life with all of its complex, daily, intimate stresses is in contrast to her infrequent interactions with Francesco, a man so estranged from the mundane world that he can embark on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land with nothing but the rough, threadbare clothes on his back. On the one hand, there is her Roman villa, scented with rosemary, where Francesco heals the anguish suffered by Giacoma and her household. On the other, there is the filth in which the saint chose to live his last days as he mortified himself in devotion to God. Giacoma is repulsed, but she does not waver in her own faith and her devotion to Francesco.
As a 21st Century reader, I must puzzle how extreme poverty, obedience, and self-denial can be the road to holiness in the service of a loving God. I ended the book with more respect for the Lady than I have understanding of the Saint.
September 17, 2019
Most of us have heard about St. Francis of Assisi - who tamed the vicious wolf, a friend to all animals, beloved by everyone who knew him. It is a beautiful image, but only a small part of the saint's life. This exceptional novel tells of one of his most devoted followers, a wealthy Roman widow named Giacoma who comes to know Francis in the midst of her own tragedies. The Francis that Giacoma knows is saintly to a fault, but giving her worries about his health and ability to accomplish his many goals. We also meet the distaff side of Francis - St. Claire, known as Chiara in the novel, and every bit as intensely saintly as Francis.
Lady of the Seven Suns vividly describes the colorful world of medieval Italy, with all its charm, dangers, and beauty. I learned that Rome had no street lights at night, with many bandits roaming its streets after dark. There was the challenge of making almond cakes, which involved a mortar and pestle to pulverize the almonds (I might have given up almond cakes if it involved that much work). And many of the great medieval palaces had been built alongside the walls of old Roman empire's buildings. Who knew? Giacoma is a woman of her time, but one I could instantly relate to as she wonders how Francis and his monks can live the rigidly ascetic lives they did, and does what she can to ease their way. She also has her sons to worry about, and servants and many friends who depend on her.
Blessed Giacoma is buried in Assisi near St. Francis. I relished every page of this novel, and only wish I had read it before visiting Assisi. Highly recommended.
Lady of the Seven Suns vividly describes the colorful world of medieval Italy, with all its charm, dangers, and beauty. I learned that Rome had no street lights at night, with many bandits roaming its streets after dark. There was the challenge of making almond cakes, which involved a mortar and pestle to pulverize the almonds (I might have given up almond cakes if it involved that much work). And many of the great medieval palaces had been built alongside the walls of old Roman empire's buildings. Who knew? Giacoma is a woman of her time, but one I could instantly relate to as she wonders how Francis and his monks can live the rigidly ascetic lives they did, and does what she can to ease their way. She also has her sons to worry about, and servants and many friends who depend on her.
Blessed Giacoma is buried in Assisi near St. Francis. I relished every page of this novel, and only wish I had read it before visiting Assisi. Highly recommended.
February 22, 2022
This elegant book introduced me to Lady Giacoma dei Settesoli who in 1210 Rome is a happily married woman until tragedy strikes. As this true story unfolds, Giacoma is drawn to the brotherhood established in Assisi by the man who will become known as Saint Francis of Assisi. While as a woman Giacoma cannot join the men in their mission, Francesco names her "Brother Giacoma." This is based on historical fact, and I was enthralled as Giacoma and Francesco become close friends--not without turmoil. All in all a very satisfying peek into medieval Italy. I also enjoyed the Author Notes with details about the "real" Lady Giacoma, St. Clare, and the Franciscan brotherhood in the earliest of days.
January 30, 2021
This novel is a good example of why I think indie novels can be a lot more interesting than what's currently being published through traditional channels.
The author takes a minor figure from history -- a noblewoman named Giacoma de Settesoli -- and uses her to bring alive the world of St. Francis of Assisi. While the story is accessible to readers from any walk of life, it's not afraid to explore the emotional and psychological aspects of faith. At the same time, it sees faith the way people of this period would have seen it: as organic to everyday existence.
I appreciate how well the author was able to portray this, while still keeping her characters three-dimensional and distinctive. Her writing is solid, as is her knowledge of the period.
Highly recommend if you're looking for a story about a woman who follows a different kind of path.
The author takes a minor figure from history -- a noblewoman named Giacoma de Settesoli -- and uses her to bring alive the world of St. Francis of Assisi. While the story is accessible to readers from any walk of life, it's not afraid to explore the emotional and psychological aspects of faith. At the same time, it sees faith the way people of this period would have seen it: as organic to everyday existence.
I appreciate how well the author was able to portray this, while still keeping her characters three-dimensional and distinctive. Her writing is solid, as is her knowledge of the period.
Highly recommend if you're looking for a story about a woman who follows a different kind of path.
March 29, 2020
I was really looking forward to reading this book as the story was compelling to me and it had good reviews. I did not however enjoy this book at all. It was a chore to complete. When you have subjects like St. Frances and Giacoma , why would all of the focus be on the collective servant cast? Frances was only talked about and was on the outskirts of the novel. Too many names pop in for a fleeting moment, and not development of characters and relationships. The story seemed to lose focus and drifted from one story to the next. I am a great fan of Italian Historical fiction but this did not do it for me.
September 23, 2019
Excellent Read
This book was hard to put down. The story moved along and the characters were relatable. As far as historic fiction goes, I thought this was song the best.
This book was hard to put down. The story moved along and the characters were relatable. As far as historic fiction goes, I thought this was song the best.
October 4, 2023
A fascinating read.
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