In The Company Of The Courtesan by Sarah Dunant

In The Company Of The Courtesan

Sarah Dunant

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical romance challenging slow-paced

Description

1527. While the Papal city of Rome burns—brutally sacked by an invading army including Protestant heretics—two of her most interesting and wily citizens slip away, their stomachs churning on the jewels they have swallowed as the enemy breaks down ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 877 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
dark 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
funny 16%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

medium 85%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 33% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.56

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