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Book Review: The Helsinki Affair by Anna Pitoniak
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Book Review: The Helsinki Affair by Anna Pitoniak

Man of la BookSeptember 21, 2023

Despite a seemingly complex plot, involving many characters & financial crimes, I found it easy to follow & am looking forward to see if it is part of a series

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Fun Facts Friday: Elsa Morante
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Fun Facts Friday: Elsa Morante

Man of la BookAugust 18, 2023

Elsa Morante (18 August, 1812 – 25 November, 1985), born in Rome, Italy, was an Italian poet, translator, children’s book author and novelist.

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Fun Facts Friday: George Santayana
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Fun Facts Friday: George Santayana

Man of la BookDecember 16, 2022

George Santayana was a Spanish-American poet, novelist and philosopher. He is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the early 20th century.

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Book Review: Those of Us About to Die by Michael Woodhead
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Book Review: Those of Us About to Die by Michael Woodhead

Man of la BookApril 21, 2022

The story is certainly captivating, but not as focused on the most interesting characters. The narrative does flow, and it’s an easy read

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Fun Facts Friday: Virgil
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Fun Facts Friday: Virgil

Man of la BookOctober 15, 2021

Virgil was a Roman poet from the Augustan period. He is known for his wide influence on western literature works such as Dante’s Divine Comedy.

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Book Review: Dominus by Steven Saylor
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Book Review: Dominus by Steven Saylor

Man of la BookAugust 26, 2021

Dominus: A Novel of the Roman Empire by Steven Saylor is the third book in the Rome series. Mr. Saylor is a bestselling author and an expert on Roman history.

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Book Review: Plunder: Napoleon’s Theft of Veronese’s Feast by Cynthia Saltzman
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Book Review: Plunder: Napoleon’s Theft of Veronese’s Feast by Cynthia Saltzman

Man of la BookMay 26, 2021

The subject might be just one painting, but it also tells of the history of the time, military tactics, art history, and religious and regional politics

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Book Review: Frances Mayes Always Italy by Frances Mayes & Ondine Cohane
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Book Review: Frances Mayes Always Italy by Frances Mayes & Ondine Cohane

Man of la BookApril 6, 2020

A travel book and guide to Italy, a country which they both love. Ms. Mayes is a renowned writer of such books as Under the Tuscan Sun and other bestsellers

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Fun Facts Friday: Ovid
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Fun Facts Friday: Ovid

Man of la BookMarch 20, 2020

Ovid was a Roman poet who is ranked as one of the three canonical poets of Latin literature, along with his contemporaries Horace and Virgil.

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Book Review: Fortune’s Child: A Novel of Empress Theodora by James Conroyd Martin
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Book Review: Fortune’s Child: A Novel of Empress Theodora by James Conroyd Martin

Man of la BookNovember 20, 2019

Fortune’s Child: A Novel of Empress Theodora – A historical novel about a woman who used her wits and good looks to become the wife of the ruler of the empire.

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