A couple of reviews ago, I mentioned that there was a book I was reading that was taking forever and a day to finish. Well, this is that book. I finally finished it, and even though it felt like it went on and on (and on), I'm glad I finished reading it. I feel I really learned a lot. And now this review may go on forever and a day because I have a lot to say. I believe I first learned of this book when I read a review about it in Time magazine or Book Page or some place like that. It's a fascinating and interesting read. When I was a young girl I read a lot more non-fiction than I do now. I read a lot of Greek mythology, fairy tales, and books about queens and royalty. I remember there was book about Joan of Arc that I borrowed from my library (and which is still in the collection here!). This fascination with royal history and the customs, traditions, and history that go along with it has carried over into my adulthood. ...
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