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Poetry, Travel

To Die in Florence

To Die in Florence The bells of the CathedralSinging in the warm fall sunSipping cappuccinoUnder the watchful gazeOf Dante.Tasting the creamy sweetnessOf cool gelatoStrolling the Ponte del VecchioWhile merchants enticeWith their waresOf leather and gold.Sunlight shimmering onThe river Arno.David standing proudIn his naked perfection.Cosimo looks down onThe admiring throngsIn the Piazza Della Signoria.Sitting on the Loggia di LanziAs the tower of thePalazzo VecchioCasts a long … Continue reading To Die in Florence

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Book Review, Science Fiction, Terrorism, Uncategorized

“Operation Snowdrop” by Michelle Medhat

   I love a book with action and romance and Operation Snowdrop by Michelle Medhat more than fulfills what I look for. With a storyline that could be a current headline, Medhat leads her reader through a top-secret assignment. From the first page, I was drawn into this intense tale. Anti-terrorism agent Matthew Kinley of MI6, British Secret Intelligence, is part of a team that … Continue reading “Operation Snowdrop” by Michelle Medhat

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Florence, Italy

Thank You, Dr. Hannibal Lecter

How often do you express gratitude to a fictional character for something real in your life? If it wasn’t for Dr. Hannibal Lecter, the vibrant and brilliant killer in the book Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris, I might never have enjoyed the beauty of Florence, Italy. Before you decide I’m out of my mind and set this blog aside, let me clarify things. … Continue reading Thank You, Dr. Hannibal Lecter

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Book Review, true crime

“Monster of Florence” Douglas Preston

The Monster of Florence by Douglas Preston My rating: 4 of 5 stars “The Monster of Florence” is the first non-fiction book I’ve read by Douglas Preston and it is nothing like his works of fiction. This book covers not only the serial murders that took place in Florence and near by but also examines the political atmosphere that influenced the investigation. While the story … Continue reading “Monster of Florence” Douglas Preston

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