La spia di Richelieu

Does anyone else here just love Game of Thrones? Books, TV series, for me it doesn't matter. And of all the characters that make up the series (over 150 major characters) Tyrion Lanister is one of my hands down favorites. The dwarf underdog is a fiery man with a wicked sharp wit and a dark sense of

I loved this book immensley, my raing is 5 stars. This book starts in 1608 in Carmoches, Normandy with the life of Sebastian Morra, born with dwarfism. We are told of his early life and the prejudice shown because of his differences to other people. His parents are poor and manual labour is the only Leggi tutto

3.5* https://lalettricesullenuvole.blogspo... Questo libro racconta la vita di Sebastian Morra, un nano nato nel XVII secolo in un paesino sperduto della Francia. Amato dalla madre, tollerato dai fratelli, viene però considerato un mostro, un abominio, da tutti gli altri. Il suo fisico diverso poi gli Leggi tutto

Another novel inspired by one of Velasquez's paintings of the dwarfs at the Spanish royal court. In this instance, the main character is Don Sebastian de Morra, whose story is set in both the royal court of Louis XIII of France then the Spanish Court at the beginning of what will become known as the Leggi tutto

Interesting description of life in France in the 17th century when Louis XIII was on the throne. However, hated the main character and thought the story was full of holes.

The Cardinal's Man was inspired by Velázquez's portrait of court dwarf, Sebastián de Morra and although is a fictionalised telling of his story, many of the characters and events are broadly based on historical facts, albeit with some alterations for dramatic effect. Although not a period I'm knowle Leggi tutto

I am fully aware that works of historical fiction ARE fiction, but nonetheless my personal knowledge of history is almost exclusively obtained through reading historical novels. Would I have picked up a biography of Cardinal Richelieu? No, I don't think so, but I enthusiastically read this story. I

It’s a great read. I love the story and enjoyed every page of the book. It was always a pleasure to retreat for some reading time and plunge back into 17th century France (and Spain) to see what would happen to Sebastian next. The book brings the era to life and I liked the settings and descriptions Leggi tutto

I love a good book where the underdog not only survives, but triumphs. This is one such book. At the heart of the story is Sebastian, a dwarf. He is bullied, beaten, cheated, cast out, and struggles to survive. With is cunning wit and wily courage, he is able to survive the depths of poverty when he Leggi tutto