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Book Review of The Birth of Venus

The Birth of Venus
The Birth of Venus
Author: Sarah Dunant
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Romance
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 1


This story sucks you in right from the first pages, which begin with the strange death of an aging nun with a serpent tattooed on her body and segue into the testimony of sister Lucrezia; an explanation of the nun which starts from the beginning, when she was a young Florentine girl who loved art. Lots of historical tidbits in this one, and it's a fascinating read. You think "Why is she dying? Why does a 16th-century nun have a snake tattoo?" and you can't stop reading on to find out. Highly recommended for lovers of historical fiction or just a good, entertaining story.