Cherry Howell

Beautiful account of forbidden love, set in historic Holland in 1600s. A love story across the barriers of nationality, class and religion. Glasgurd's first novel has metaphors of imagery describing everyday life, culture and scenes... she has skilfully painted the anguish of Helena, Descartes' lover, so masterfully. I was devastated to come to the end of this novel, based on historical facts of the lesser known passions of the French philosopher. Read it for yourself esp if you love historical romance...