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591 pages • first pub 2014 (editions) user-added
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Format: Digital
Language: English
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Goddess by Kelly Gardiner is a captivating read for anyone who delights in historical fiction, LGBTQIA+ stories, and strong, complex female characters, as it masterfully weaves a tale of love, passion, and self-discovery set against the opulent backdrop of 17th-century Versailles.
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A sparkling, witty and compelling novel based on the tragic rise and fall of the beautiful seventeenth century swordswoman and opera singer, Julie d'Aubigny (also known as La Maupin), a woman whose story is too remarkable to be true - and yet it i...
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Moods
adventurous: 83%
emotional: 66%
reflective: 33%
inspiring: 16%
sad: 16%
challenging: 8%
dark: 8%
funny: 8%
informative: 8%
mysterious: 8%
tense: 8%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, BloodModerate
Misogyny, RapeMinor
Suicide attempt591 pages • first pub 2014 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Goddess by Kelly Gardiner is a captivating read for anyone who delights in historical fiction, LGBTQIA+ stories, and strong, complex female characters, as it masterfully weaves a tale of love, passion, and self-discovery set against the opulent backdrop of 17th-century Versailles.
Description
A sparkling, witty and compelling novel based on the tragic rise and fall of the beautiful seventeenth century swordswoman and opera singer, Julie d'Aubigny (also known as La Maupin), a woman whose story is too remarkable to be true - and yet it i...
Community Reviews
Moods
adventurous: 83%
emotional: 66%
reflective: 33%
inspiring: 16%
sad: 16%
challenging: 8%
dark: 8%
funny: 8%
informative: 8%
mysterious: 8%
tense: 8%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, BloodModerate
Misogyny, RapeMinor
Suicide attempt