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Astraea (Astraea, Bk 1)
Astraea - Astraea, Bk 1
Author: Jane Stevenson
Set in the Netherlands in the 1640s, Astraea tells of the relationship between two royal exiles, Elizabeth of Bohemia, daughter of James 1, and Omoloju/Pelagius, erstwhile heir to the Yoruba kingdom or Oyo, now a freed slave with shamanic gifts. They meet, fall in love, and marry clandestinely. Secretly, Elizabeth gives birth to a boy Balthasar ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780099286646
ISBN-10: 0099286645
Publication Date: 1/3/2002
Pages: 520
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Publisher: Vintage Uk
Book Type: Paperback
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A really wonderful historical novel, gives incredible insight into the Netherlands of the 1640's. You'll enjoy this if you liked Rose Tremain's Music and Silence or "can't remember who's" Girl with the Pearl Earring.


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