Sarah Dunant shares her favourite books

The British novelist picks works by Sergeanne Golon, Jill Burke and Natalie Zemon

Sarah Dunant
The historian's latest book is a vibrant exploration of the Italian Renaissance
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The author, historian and broadcaster chooses her favourite books. Her latest book is "The Marchesa", a biographical novel that tells the story of Isabella d'Este, the first female art collector of the Renaissance.

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