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| Title | : | The Revolution of the Moon |
| Author | : | Andrea Camilleri |
| Book Format | : | Kindle Edition |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 208 pages |
| Published | : | April 20th 2017 by Europa Editions (first published 2013) |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Cultural. Italy. European Literature. Italian Literature |
Andrea Camilleri
Kindle Edition | Pages: 208 pages Rating: 4.12 | 770 Users | 125 Reviews
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"From the author of the Inspector Montalbano series, the remarkable account of an exceptional woman who rises to power in 17th century Sicily and brings about sweeping changes before being cast out in a coup after only 27 days.Sicily, April 16 1677. From his deathbed, Charles III’s viceroy, Anielo de Guzmán y Carafa, marquis of Castle Rodrigo, names his wife as his successor. Eleanora de Moura is a highly intelligent and capable woman who immediately applies her political acumen to heal the scarred soul of Palermo, a city afflicted by poverty, misery and the frequent uprisings they entail. The Marquise implements measures that include lowering the price of bread, reducing taxes for large families, re-opening women’s care facilities, and establishing stipends for young couples wishing to marry—all measures that were considered seditious by the conservative city fathers and by the Church. The machinations of powerful men soon result in Donna Eleanora, whom the Church sees as a dangerous revolutionary, being recalled to Spain. Her rule lasted one cycle of the moon.
Based on a true story, Camilleri’s gripping novel tells the story of a woman whose courage and political vision is tested at every step by misogyny and reactionary conservatism."
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| Original Title: | La rivoluzione della luna ASIN B06XPQ9PDG |
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Ratings: 4.12 From 770 Users | 125 ReviewsWrite-Up Appertaining To Books The Revolution of the Moon
Wonderful book, beautifully written. It tells the absorbing story, based on a historical character, of a woman in 17th century Spanish-ruled Sicily who becomes Viceroy when her husband dies unexpectedly in office. She is surrounded by venal, corrupt men, but proves to be no easy pushover, though her rule lasts but one cycle of the moon. Very pleasing, with themes that strongly resonate today. I enjoy Camilleri's Montalbano books, but this is completely different.
Recently I was discussing with someone what makes good historical fiction. The kind of historical novels I love most are those that build stories out of footnotes in history to give you a different perspective on a particular time period. There are often little intriguing details you come across in historical accounts which obviously have larger stories to tell. It provides such a tempting jumping off point for an author to fictionally fill in the gaps within history books. Pursuing the question
The brief slice of history explained in this book was interesting, so I'm glad I listened to it. I was impressed by Dona Eleonora and the reforms she made during her brief time as acting Viceroy (in late 17th-century Sicily, following her husband's death). I also enjoyed the bits of Spanish language in the text. (Sicily was under Spain's rule at the time.) I just didn't find the writing enthralling enough to rate the book higher.
I received a free copy of this book through the GoodReads First Reads giveaways. I enjoy historical fiction and would recommend The Revolution of the Moon to those who enjoy this genre as well. I was very intrigued by the main character Donna Eleonara, known as the most beautiful woman. I wasn't sure if she was being inspired by her Catholic upbringing or by revenge. I'm still not 100% sure, but I am leaning towards her religion. I loved how she put the men in their places in such an intelligent
A very well crafted imagining of an incident in 17th century Sicily, in which the Viceroy died and, for 27 days, was succeeded by his widow, Dona Eleonora di Mora, who managed to enact several reforms in her brief reign. Camilleri shows her adroitly circumventing (and eventually imprisoning) the corrupt members of the Royal Council, who resemble nothing so much as Donald Trump's Cabinet. A fun, suspenseful read.
A little know historical event treated with the wry humor we all know from the Inspector Montalbano series. If you enjoy that series, you will enjoy this book. In 1677, a woman becomes viceroy of Sicily upon the death of her husband. For the next 27 days (a revolution of the moon), she institutes sweeping changes while being undermined at every turn by the misogyny of the narrow-minded Holy Royal Council. Camilleri evokes the "palace intrigue" with perception and wit.
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