The Illuminator
If you like romance, intrigue and history, pick up a copy of Brenda Vantrease's first novel, The Illuminator. Set in the 14th century, when books were still copied by hand, our hero is a traveling illuminator. He gets work from both John Wycliffe and Julian of Norwich who are among the first to write in English. A quick read, the story presents a picture of medieval life with a focus on women's roles.
What are you reading?
posted by Canon Lexa @ 10:50:00 AM
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I am now reading 'The Illuminator'. Jill got it from the library for me. So far I like it. I'll let you know when I've finished.
Thanks a lot for your literary reference. It sounds interesting! I will pick it up.
I have been fond of Christine de Pisan for quite a while reading a lot about her life. In "Le livre de la Cité des Dames", she mentions Anastaise praising her skills as an "enlumineresse".
I advise you the reading of the ebook "Anastaise, the Sharpened medieval Quill" by A. Warwick.
The historical fiction deals with the “querelle du roman de la rose” and the ideas of Christine de Pisan and her role in the Court of King Charles VI.
http://www.amazon.com/Anastaise-Sharpened-Medieval-Quill-ebook/dp/B009W4FT4M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1351151911&sr=8-1&keywords=Anastaise%2C+the+Sharpened+Medieval+Quill
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