An Evening with Rachel Blackmore – Putney

We are delighted to be joined by Rachel Blackmore for a very special evening to discuss her debut Novel, Costanza.

Rome, 1636. History calls her a Muse. Temptress. Fallen woman. This is her story.
In the scorched city of Rome, the cobbled streets hum with gossip and sin. Costanza Piccolomini is a respectable young wife – until she meets Gianlorenzo Bernini, the famed sculptor and star of Roman society, whose jet-black gaze matches his dark temper. From the second they set eyes upon each other, a fatal attraction is born.

Based on a true story, Costanza is a dizzying and sensual historical novel that brings to life a feminist icon who has been written out of history. This utterly addictive tale of desire and betrayal is perfect for fans of The Marriage Portrait and The Miniaturist.

‘From the first page I was hooked. Love, lust, fury and betrayal leap from the page. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to read a true feminist retelling’ LOUISE HARE‘I loved it… Rich and evocative in its portrayal of 17th Century Rome. A fabulous, evocative novel’ ELIZABETH CHADWICK