Summer is here…well, sort of- so, it’s time to indulge in some good reading.  One of my favourite authors, Kate Quinn is always on a roll with the finest of books.  I should be reading very soon,The Alice Network; which promises to be excellent according to all the reviews I’ve read.  But today I’m posting a review of one of her books that was long overdo for me- and I loved it!

The first book in the Borgia series- Quinn writes a page turner that plunges you into the life and times of the famous Pope Alexander VI and his mistress ‘la Bella’, Madonna Giulia Farnese. Historically accurate, the story is depicted in the detailed life of this exceptional beauty who proves to be not just that; she is feisty, kind, and super smart. This was a delightful read which included, Roman delicacies, a look into fashion, for which Giulia was the ultimate trendsetter. The book is also filled with the intrigues and political dynamics of the times. A time when the Borgias ruled everything and beyond. I enjoyed this book immensely.