History Books

For something different, I have picked up a work of non-fiction. I enjoy well written history, but don’t read it very often, fiction junky that I am. “The Courtesans” is a brief description of the lives of 12 “major” courtesans of 19th century France, including Blanche d’Antigny, La barucci, Cora Pearl, Esther Guimond, La Paiva [...]

Another Judith Tarr work, and just as good as the rest. I really enjoy her historical works, although this one is closer to fantasy, as she is building pretty much from a one-line reference to an apparent visit from the Queen of the Amazons. If you like Judith Tarr’s work this is one you will [...]