The Birth of Venus

Name: The Birth of Venus
Author: Sarah Dunant

by Sarah Dunant

A woman and artist navigate love and ambition in Renaissance Florence

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Sarah Dunant

Sarah Dunant is a British author known for her historical novels set in Renaissance Italy. The Birth of Venus and In the Company of the Courtesan are praised for their lush historical atmosphere.

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