Book Description

Francisca de Luarac, the daughter of a poor Spanish silk grower, is a dreamer of fabulous dreams. Marie Louise de Bourbon, the niece of Louis XIV, dances in slippers of fine Spanish silk in the French Court of the Sun King and imagines her own enchanted future. Born on the same day--in an age when superstition, repression, and the Inquisition reign--the lives of these two young women unfold in tandem, barely touching. Each hoards the memory of her adored lost mother like an amulet. Francica's obsession with her lover, a Catholick priest, will shaper her fate. Marie Loouise is yoked by political expediency to the mad, imptoent Carlos II of Spain. But even as their twin destinies spiral inexorably toward disaster, both Queen and commoner cultivate a dangerous, secret life dedicated to resistance, transcendence, and love. Written in gorgeous prose that has the sheen of silk, Kathryn Harrison's POISON vividlyreminds us of the persistence of desire, the passion that exists between mothers and daughters, and the sorcery of dreams.
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Another wish granted :o) Happy Reading!

Pre-numbered label used for registration.

Arrived today. I'm already a few pages in and enjoying it so far. Thanks for sharing, vavoice.

This is now one of my favorites. Although it is a bit slow in parts, I can't think of a single thing that disappointed me about this book. The language and descriptions the author uses are so beautiful and rhythmic. It is one of the most detailed historical fiction novels I've read. I can't imagine the amount of research that went into writing it, but I truly felt transported into 17th century Spain.

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5-2-06--on its way to lauraloo29

Arrived safe and sound today. I do have a few rings before it, but I'll keep it moving. Thank you!

Update May 23 - started reading today. I'm on vacation this week, so I actually read less, but will try to work harder on this. :)

I can't get into this book. At first, I thought I would, but its not working. I am on vacation, and don't usually do much reading, but I HAVE been reading other books, so this tells me, this book isn't for me.

Will send on its way next week. Thank you for sharing!

Thanks, I'm looking forward to this!

Sorry I've had this so long. I'll read it this week and have it in the mail the first week of Sept.

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