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Title: Light on Lucrezia

Author: Jean Plaidy

Narrator: Jilly Bond

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-16

Publisher: Isis Publishing Ltd

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

At just 18, Lucrezia Borgia, the alluring daughter of the Pope, has already had her life touched by dishonour and tragic loss. In the decadent society of 15th-century Rome, violence is commonplace, and scandal is never far from the infamous Borgia family.

In the aftermath of her brother Giovannis brutal murder, Lucrezia knows she must build a life for herself if she is to break away from the corrupt world her family is tied to. Before long she is torn between her deep love for her husband, Alfonso, and her devotion to her brother Cesare, a man who has proved his brutal nature once and will not hesitate to do so again.

Members Reviews:

Very disappointing

Originally seen on The Bookish Owl (http://www.thebookishowl.net/?p=5689)

Going into this book, I had no idea that this was the second book in the series. I started Light on Lucrezia with a bit of trepidation since I wasnât sure if I would understand the story as it was a sequel, following Madonna of the Seven Hills, the first book in Jean Plaidyâs Lucrezia Borgia series. However, it was soon evident that this book could be read as a stand-alone because there was no confusion, not even a hint that another book preceeded it.

Plaidy introduces a new image of Lucrezia; instead of the sexy, murdering vixen she history normally portrays her as, she is a misunderstood girl who feels very much alone. I enjoyed this new perspective on Lucrezia since it presented her as a normal human being rather than some otherworldly creature of Satan the Borgias are normally viewed as.

However, that is where the fun in this book stops. Starting with Lucreziaâs character, she was the very definition of Mary Sue. Radiant, charming, witty and intelligent, she was flat and unrealistic. I did pity her when her during her miscarriages but apart from that, I felt nothing. Her difficulties and problems did not stir me and I was irritated with her lack of nerve. She willingly went along with everything her father, Rodrigo, and her brother, Cesarae, planned. She accepted everything they said even though deep down, she knew that it was somehow wrong and illogical. Being in her head wasnât fun because while the events of the book were interesting and even enjoyable to read, Lucrezia was just a dull and vapid character. Completely lifeless and uninspired, her perspectives were soporific.

Lucreziaâs innocence was the very definition of exasperating. During the first parts of the book, this was what sets her apart from the rest of her family. Whereas the rest were vipers and cunning snakes, she was content to lark around and talk to people. However, it becomes vexing halfway into the book since she was completely aware of her father and Cesaraeâs evildoings yet she didnât act in order to stop it. She was indifferent and apathetic, satisfied with sitting around and crying for all the deaths that had taken place without actually acting to stop it.

Even after her beloved husband was killed by her brother, she was still the same. She had moments of distrust and anger but in the end, she accepted that her brother was her husbandâs murderer. Blood does run thicker than water but come on, she was a Borgia and she should have a spine at the least.

The other issue I had with this book was its historical accuracy.