It’s no secret that I enjoy a good story but throw in some art, in particular portraiture, add a bit of Renaissance Italy and it’s bound to be a winning combination.
I remember standing in front of the extraordinary Eleanor of Toledo portrait. The book sounds interesting.
I’ve been on a couple of adventures sparked by reading novels. Snow Falling on Cedars inspired a holiday to Seattle and around Puget Sound. And a childhood favourite book by Henry Treece, Vinland the Good, inspired me to insist we drive all the way up to the northernmost tip of Newfoundland to see the Viking settlement at l’Anse aux Meadows.
They really do sound like adventures Celia! I Like the sound of Snow Falling on Cedars so think I'll add it to my list of books to read (which seems to grow ever longer)
I remember standing in front of the extraordinary Eleanor of Toledo portrait. The book sounds interesting.
I’ve been on a couple of adventures sparked by reading novels. Snow Falling on Cedars inspired a holiday to Seattle and around Puget Sound. And a childhood favourite book by Henry Treece, Vinland the Good, inspired me to insist we drive all the way up to the northernmost tip of Newfoundland to see the Viking settlement at l’Anse aux Meadows.
I loved Snow falling on cedars and visited the area too! A great book
I think I’ll reread it this winter, it’s a perfect read for cold dark evenings.
Thank you for the recommendation Susan
They really do sound like adventures Celia! I Like the sound of Snow Falling on Cedars so think I'll add it to my list of books to read (which seems to grow ever longer)
Thank you for this Gina, I have this book queued up in my audible account so will definitely try it next.
I hope you enjoy it Nicola. I couldn't put it down!