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The Dark Lady's Mask by Mary Sharratt

The Dark Lady's Mask

by Mary Sharratt

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  • Apr 2016, 416 pages
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  • Carol T. (Ankeny, IA)
    Dark Lady
    An excellent book for those who enjoy strong renaissance women.
  • Rosanne S. (Franklin Square, NY)
    Too much Renaissance
    I was excited to receive The Dark Lady's Mask by Mary Sharratt for review as it presented me with the opportunity to learn about Amelia's Bassano Lanier, the woman often considered the author of many of William Shakespeare's sonnets.

    It clearly depicts what Renaissance life was like for a woman who had goals and aspirations only men had been able to achieve. It, however, wasn't enough to sustain my interest. Perhaps a little less information and a bit more action would have kept me going. It became dull and tedious.

    I now remember picking up Daughters of the Witching Hill by the same author and having the same reaction. Perhaps I just don't care for Sharratt's style.
  • Esther L. (Newtown, PA)
    The Dark Lady's Mask
    Although Historical Fiction is my favorite genre, this book won't be added to my list of favorites. I found the book slow going. It failed to capture my full involvement and I found myself skipping the poetry selections and more. The story and character of Aemilia were interesting but something was lost in the presentation for me. Sorry!
    But thanks again to BookBrowse for the opportunity to read books for review.

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