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*** The Author *** Christie Dickason has a multi-national background. She is the daughter of an English Professor, was brought up in Thailand, Mexico, Switzerland and the USA, completed her formal education at Harvard and Yale drama school, and previously worked in the theatre as a director and choreographer. As an author, she wrote two 20th century political thrillers, before trying her hand at historical fiction. The Principessa is Christie Dickason's second book about the fictional character of Francis Quoynt, set in the early 17th Century. I have read both books, which are researched with great dedication, have realistic characters and ... Read the complete review
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