Whether or not you know casanovas story of his dramatic affair with caterina and m. Barbara lynndavis caterina capreta was an innocent girl of fourteen when she caught the attention of the worlds most infamous chronicler of seduction. Casanovas secret wife by barbara lynndavis, paperback. Casanovas secret wife archives the boston literary district. Casanovas secret wife, book by barbara lynndavis paperback.
Historical fictionromance 17 members last activity oct 01, 2019 11. Aug 22, 2017 barbara lynndavis, casanovas secret wife caterina capreta was an innocent girl of fourteen when she caught the attention of the worlds most infamous chronicler of seduction. Smith, bestselling author of i am livia and the daughters of palatine hill this is venice beneath the mask. Readers will learn what all the female arousal talk is all about, what was bad news for aztec virgins and what was casanovas secret weapon. No copies of this book were found in stock from 837 online book stores and marketplaces. Casanovas secret wife archives books, cooks, looks.
Praise for casanovas secret wife lynndavis admirably incorporates historical detail into this pageturning drama of mystery, love, and loss. Read casanovas secret wife by barbara lynndavis available from rakuten kobo. Casanovas secret wife paperback porter square books. Giacomo was the first of six children, being followed by francesco giuseppe 17271803, giovanni battista 17301795, faustina maddalena 17311736, maria maddalena antonia stella 17321800, and gaetano alvise 17341783. Aug 01, 2017 whether or not you know casanovas story of his dramatic affair with caterina and m. Casanovas secret wife is a book that im glad to have read. A dark and fascinating love story hiding in the shadows of the golden city. Casanovas secret wife book surrey libraries bibliocommons. This book is crammed with intricate details which allow readers to imagine the setting clearly and understand each character fully. Casanovas secret wife is the story of caterina, who when we meet her in the book is a married woman who goes to a convent when she summoned by an old. Rife with moments of grace and heartbreak, this novel.
Reading casanovas secret wife is like taking a trip back in time. Casanovas secret wife by barbara lynndavis unknown, 304 pages, published 2017. The testament of harolds wife by lynne hugo, paperback. It s always special to be appreciated by the people who love what you love. Barbara lynndavis, casanovas secret wife caterina capreta was an innocent girl of fourteen when she caught the attention of the worlds most infamous chronicler of seduction. Casanova s secret wife full of passion and rich historical detail. Reading casanova s secret wife is like taking a trip back in time. By his own accounts, he had in his life 122 affairs, and they were all special events if we are to believe what we read. Setting her work in romantic venice, and basing it on casanovas actual writings, lynndavis tells the story of caterina capreta, an innocent girl of fourteen who is swept off her feet by the charming and handsome giacomo cas.
Aug 15, 2017 in casanovas secret wife we get to see what it is like to be one of his lovers. The legendary lover casanova would apply his 10 principles of sex and seduction and make any woman quiver in her bodice. Buy casanovas secret wife by barbara lynndavis from waterstones today. Lynndaviss debut novel is based on the reallife story of giacomo. Casanovas secret wife book santa monica public library. Their passionate love affair even results in a secret marriage.
Casanovas secret wife paperback hudson booksellers. Caterina capreta was an innocent girl of fourteen when she caught the attention of the worlds most infamous chronicler of seduction. However, he soon betrays her and she moves to the convent in murano. Barbara lynndavis caterina capreta was an innocent girl of fourteen when she caught the attention of the world s most infamous chronicler of seduction. Marina fiorato, bestselling author of the glassblower of murano. Setting her work in romantic venice, and basing it on casanovas actual writings, lynndavis tells the story of caterina capreta, an innocent girl of fourteen who is swept off her feet by the charming and handsome giacomo.
Barbara lynndavis debut novel is a delicious delight, a feast for the senses wellwritten and seductive, this book will draw the reader in. Historians sought her out and barbara lynndavis brought her to life. Im sure everyone has heard of casanova, the legendary lover. Porter square books hosts barbara lynndavis as she reads her novel. This richly told story tells the tale of caterina capereta a woman who in his book the story of my life is only known as c. Caterina capreta was an innocent girl of fourteen when. Lynndaviss debut novel is based on the reallife story of giacomo casanova, who fell in love with and secretly married a 14yearold in. Smith, bestselling author of i am livia and the daughters of palatine hillthis is venice beneath the mask. Barbara lynndavis on blog tour for casanovas secret wife. Jul 25, 2017 reading casanova s secret wife is like taking a trip back in time. Casanovas secret wife full of passion and rich historical detail. Setting her work in romantic venice, and basing it on casanovas actual writings. Intoxicated by a fierce love, she wed casanova in secret.
Casanovas secret wife by barbara lynndavis goodreads. Taking the notorious casanova as context got me intrigued, but my real interest was caterina capreta, the secret wife. But his shocking betrayal inspired her to commit an act that would mark her forever. Yet the standout is her depiction of casanova lynndavis clearly enjoys crafting a reallife character who stands apart from the legend, making him the books most enduring character. Casanova s secret wife is a book that im glad to have read. In casanovas secret wife we get to see what it is like to be one of his lovers. Casanovas secret wife by barbara lynndavis waterstones. This is the perfect book for a reading group incorporating traditional venetian food and beverages into the evening s discussions would make for a perfect event. I especially liked the love story told from the perspective of the older caterina and the way the book describes the life of a young woman in eighteenthcentury venice while keeping. Discover book depositorys huge selection of barbara lynn davis books online. My 2017 top 10 of venice inspired books the venice insider. Casanovas secret wife book hennepin county library. Barbara lynndavis, casanovas secret wife porter square books.
Giacomo casanova is perhaps one of the most famous lovers of all time. Casanovas secret wife by barbara lynndavis overdrive. Casanova had secret love techniques, and we will reveal them for you below. Nancy heckler, the general manager of heronswood gardens writes, leave it to helen yoest to come up with an intoxicating way to introduce us to a bit of historical and hysterical plant folklore. Barbara lynndavis debut novel is a delicious delight, a feast for the senses. This friend wants her to take in a young pregnant woman who unmarried and at this time, that is socially unacceptable. Barbara lynndavis, casanovas secret wife porter square. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience.
Jul 25, 2017 praise for casanovas secret wife lynndavis admirably incorporates historical detail into this pageturning drama of mystery, love, and loss. Casanovas secret wife is the story of caterina, who when we meet her in the book is a married woman who goes to a convent when she summoned by an old friend. Seductive and unforgettable harmony verna, author of daughter of australia breathtaking, beautiful. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Im honored casanova s secret wife was chosen as one of the year s top ten books set in venice. The erotic passages and passionate themes give the book one additional enjoyable layer. Casanova s secret wife is the story of caterina, who when we meet her in the book is a married woman who goes to a convent when she summoned by an old friend. This is the perfect book for a reading group incorporating traditional venetian food and beverages into the evenings discussions would make for a perfect event. The secret wife tells us the magnificent and tragic story of two lovers brought together and subsequently torn apart by war and left broken by the fall of the romanov family. Barbara lynndavis lush prose brings to life the seductive and treacherous world of 18th century venice. Yes, i had a hard time with the romance part because i pretty much knew that this would not end good, but the writing is good and i loved that barbara lynndavis added towards the end some notes about casanova books and the mentions of woman that could be caterina capreta.
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