Category Archives: The Inquisition

Review | The Astronomer: A Novel of Suspense by Lawrence Goldstone

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Allie
Hardcover: 304 pages
Publisher: Walker & Company
Release Date: May 11th, 2010
Source: I received this ARC from the author’s agent for review.

The Astronomer takes place in France during the 16th century, at the pinnacle of when science… Continue reading...

Posted in 16th Century, Book Reviews, Desiderius Erasmus, France, François I, François Rabelais, Marguerite de Navarre, Nicolaus Copernicus, Science, The Inquisition | 13 Comments

The Sunday Salon: Weekend Movie Musings and Some Historical Suspense

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Allie

Happy Sunday afternoon! I must say, I was waiting all week for the weekend to come rolling around, and now it’s over with so quickly. I’ve been sick with the flu and a minor fever so I was glad to have the rest. I feel much better today though, better than I’ve felt all week. But because I wasn’t feeling great, this weekend I pretty… Continue reading...

Posted in 16th Century, France, François I, François Rabelais, Lawrence Goldstone, Marguerite de Navarre, Nicolaus Copernicus, The Inquisition, The Sunday Salon | 7 Comments