Thank you, Rae, for your generous reflection on my novel! Please, everyone, have a wander over to Rae’s blog which includes her publication links (of her own excellent poetry), some of her favorite poems, and other interesting reflections.
A House Near Luccoli: A Novel of Musical Intimacy & Intrigue in 17th Century Genoa by DM Denton (All Things That Matter Press, 2012)
Every facet of this book is wrapped in beautiful language. The plot and setting, characters and pace, all live within layers of poetry:
“…Nonna blamed a tendency to malinconia on her granddaughter’s English side with too much rain in her blood. As if climate could be inherited…” (pg 20)
“She wanted to show ability beyond the ladylike diversion of scribbling thoughts or painting in a journal, obsessing over the responsibility for something greater than nothing better to do.” (pg 35)
“She hoped they would be early or late to avoid scrutiny, but they were on time for her to be judged as an unescorted woman passing through a hall made for giants…” (pg 71)
I know very little about classical music or opera, and even less…
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A lovely review, Diane. I am enjoying your book and have just reached part 4 🙂
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Thank you, Martin. I am so glad that you are enjoying it! I so appreciate you taking the time and interest to read it.
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Will do that right now!!
My thanks to you for all you do for so many!
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Thank you again! I only wish I could do more …
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Bardess D,
An excellent review…
Have not yet ordered your book but will do so when I return home on Wednesday, the 24th.
In the meantime, would love to put a ‘blurb’ on my blog about your book. I saw the excerpts…may one of them be used? Please
let me know.
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Oh, thank you so much! And, yes, of course you can post the excerpts – I really appreciate you not only purchasing the book but also promoting it. How very kind of you! Blessings always. Diane
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We have nominated you for the Reality Award
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Thank you so much for the nomination. This is a new one for me and I am very honored to be included. I will be over to your blog tomorrow to take a look at. Blessings!
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That is a lovely review. You should be justifiably proud
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Thank you so much, countingducks! It is very satisfying, and humbling.
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What a lovely review! 🙂
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Thank you, MaryEllen!
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I agree with Rae Spencer’s review wholeheartedly! (Almost finished reading!)
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Thank you so much, Barbara! It pleases me that you have been enjoying the novel. Blessings!
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