Historical novels: Wideacre by Philippa Gregory
By maribea
@maribea (2366)
Italy
April 19, 2007 7:51am CST
It is no long that I was there asking for advice on some good historical novels. And now I am here to thank the ones you suggested I read something from Philippa Gregory. She is great, a very good writer and Wideacre is the perfect book for me...historical settings, romance, a good rhythm and a good English. I strongly recommend this book even though I am only at the beginning of it (I read it slowly only because I have to look for many unknown words on my dictionary because I am Italian, but my English is profiting very much. Any other fan of Philippa Gregory? Any other good advice?
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4 responses
@aidonia (4209)
• Greece
21 Apr 07
You know I love reading ,and I fell bad didn't knowing the Philippa Gregory.I'll try see if I can find her books at my langauge....will be little difficult for me I read her books at English lol:
Anyway thanks to you and your friend...I always try find good books from good writers.
@maribea (2366)
• Italy
21 Apr 07
my dear friend, nice to see you enjoy my discussions...it was a good advice I received and I am sharing with you my discover. Actually I won't say that this book is difficult read in English...it is easy to understand the overall meaning...but I am working on widening my vocabulary and therefore I am always having my dictionary near to me and I am looking for every single words I don't know..this makes my reading a bit slow but my English is improving and i am happy...I have no need to hurry up with my book but I am still working on my English...so have a good reading
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@Graymsqtech (496)
• United States
19 Apr 07
She appears to be a well read and learned author who is amazingly accurate in her fiction as it relates to historic England. I think you have found a winner. Good luck with your English.
@maribea (2366)
• Italy
19 Apr 07
yes she seems very accurate, you are right...she is said to own a PhD in eighteenth century literature...so maybe I finally found what I was looking for..a good writer and a good historical writer...and thanks for the wishes...I hope my English will be as good as possibe one day or another
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@Lydia1901 (16351)
• United States
29 Apr 07
Well, that is just so good for you then. Learning a new language is always a challenge. So, keep it up. I am not his fan, so I know nothing of him at all.
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@Woodpigeon (3710)
• Ireland
24 Apr 07
I love Philippa Gregory! I love all her novels about the Boleyns, and also recommend the The Queen's Fool, The Constant Princess, and The Virgin's Lover. I haven't read the one you are reading now but will check with my libraian and see if he can order it in for me.
She really brings history to life, doesn't she?
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@maribea (2366)
• Italy
25 Apr 07
I am liking here more and more while reading because she uses a very good English and she is very able in descriptions and making surprises for her characters..she seems very precise where historical field is concerned and this makes everything smooth and enjoyable
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@Woodpigeon (3710)
• Ireland
25 Apr 07
I agree with you 100%. I am interested in history, period, and I love the way she makes it so enjoyable to read about. NOt all authors cans ay the same! Her series on the English mnarchy is brilliant!
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