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House of Names by Colm Toibin

May 3, 2017Vee2 Comments

I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I really wanted to read this novel because of its connection to Ancient Greece. I don’t know much in this area as I always focused on Ancient Egypt, but I was eager to step into this area, even if…

The Confessions of Young Nero by Margaret George

March 31, 2017Vee

Ever since I read Margaret George’s book on Cleopatra, I have been a big fan. She takes history and makes it come to life through her storytelling. Many times, when I read historical fiction books, they can get very dry and boring as they try to provide context. George is one of the few who…