In the Company of a Courtesan, by Sarah Dunant

Recommended by Donna

FIC DUNANT

A novel of historical fiction set in the late 1500s, this is truly a story of friendship. Fiammetta is a courtesan and her friend and confidant is a dwarf nicknamed Bucino. They leave Rome when the city is destroyed and move to Venice to start anew. A city rich in political intrigue and religious fanaticism, they make a new life for themselves only to see it destroyed when the courtesan falls in love! When you read this book you will truly feel you are floating on the canals of Venice.
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