Juliet
by:
Anne Fortier (author)
This pleasing labyrinth takes readers back to the medieval Italian tale that inspired Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and then forward into a treasure hunt that will beguile fans of both Dan Brown and Sarah Dunant. A key leads young protagonist Julie on a search deep into her family's history and...
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This pleasing labyrinth takes readers back to the medieval Italian tale that inspired Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and then forward into a treasure hunt that will beguile fans of both Dan Brown and Sarah Dunant. A key leads young protagonist Julie on a search deep into her family's history and on the trail of "Juliet's Eyes," wondrous gemstones that ornament of vanished golden statue. Danger and romance await our heroine as she pursues her quest. Adeptly plotted; artfully written.
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Format: ebook
ISBN:
9780345519771 (0345519779)
ASIN: 9780345519771
Publish date: 24-08-2010
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Edition language: English
Category:
Cultural,
Italy,
Adult Fiction,
Historical Fiction,
Romance,
Adult,
Mystery,
Contemporary,
Womens Fiction,
Chick Lit,
Fiction,
Historical
The authorAnne Fortier grew up in Denmark and emigrated to the United States in 2002 to work in film. She co-produced the Emmy-winning documentary Fire and Ice: The Winter War of Finland and Russia and holds a Ph.D. in the History of Ideas from Aarhus University in Denmark. The story of Juliet was i...
Another split narrative with a main character in the present day, shifting back to an ancestor in 16th century Tuscany who is supposed to be the inspiration for Juliet. The historical section was good. The present day protagonist was a complete moron. Which detracted from my enjoyment.
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