The Renaissance in fiction

A Listmania! list by Roman Clodia (London)
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The Game of Kings (Legendary Lymond Chronicles)
1.  The Game of Kings (Legendary Lymond Chronicles) by Dorothy Dunnett
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  "The first of a huge 6 book series that encompasses the Renaissance world like no other."
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Daughters of the Doge (Richard Stocker)
2.  Daughters of the Doge (Richard Stocker) by Edward Charles
The list author says:
  "Follows an Englishman on his maturation in Venice."
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The Other Boleyn Girl
3.  The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
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  "Surprisingly good, especially on the claustrophobia of the court. But I hated the sequels..."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (232 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Rossetti Letter
4.  The Rossetti Letter by Christi Phillips
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  "Sometimes clumsily plotted and a tendency to cliche but still an evocative read set in Renaissance Venice."
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Book of Love
5.  Book of Love by Sarah Bower
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  "An embarrassing title but a great read with Cesare Borgia as a cold and fascinating hero at its heart."
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Elizabeth [DVD]
6.  Elizabeth [DVD] 
The list author says:
  "Historically rubbish, but a compelling and beautiful film. Ignore the sequel..."
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Shakespeare In Love [DVD] [1999]
7.  Shakespeare In Love [DVD] [1999] DVD ~ Gwyneth Paltrow
The list author says:
  "Wonderful film, witty, romantic, tragic - as full of life as the bard himself."
£3.49   Used & New from: £0.03
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Dangerous Beauty [DVD] [1998]
8.  Dangerous Beauty [DVD] [1998] DVD ~ Catherine Mccormack
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  "Silly, and yet hugely enjoyable - best watched with chocolates and sparkling wine"
£4.65   Used & New from: £2.78
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

La Reine Margot [DVD] [1995]
9.  La Reine Margot [DVD] [1995] DVD ~ Isabelle Adjani
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  "Stunning film based on the less stunning Dumas novel."
£7.00   Used & New from: £3.28
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

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