‘Isola’ Review: Tale of a French Castaway
Based on the true story of Marguerite de La Rocque’s sojourn on an island near modern Quebec, Allegra Goodman’s novel takes ...
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The Murky Story Of Lisa Gherardini, The 16th-Century Noblewoman Who May Be Portrayed In The Mona Lisa
A 16th-century Florentine noblewoman, Lisa Gherardini was the wife of a successful silk merchant named Francesco del Giocondo ...
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‘Isola’ revitalizes the forgotten history of 16th century France
Goodman memorializes de la Rocque de Roberval and her remarkable valor through masterful writing, reminding the 21st century ...
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Lucy Boynton to play Marie Antoinette in a new Chevalier de Saint-Georges biopic
An ill-fated love affair with a French noblewoman and a falling out with Marie Antoinette and her court led to his untimely downfall.” Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Waves, Monster) will star in the ...