A Golden Web, by Barbara Quick, grabbed my imagination immediately and I couldn’t put it down. I have a soft spot for historical fiction—it was Lament for a Lost Lover by Philippa Carr that sparked my avid love of books in the 8th grade. Sure, I enjoyed reading before that, but Carr’s book showed me what it was like to get lost in a story, in another time and place. A Golden Web was just like that for me. Quick’s meticulous research pays off—her story comes alive in 14th century Italy, with intriguing imagery that makes you feel like you’re right there. And, since I’m a sucker for romance, the book is a total winner in my estimation.
Book Review: A Golden Web
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