The Notebook of Gismondo Cavalletti

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The Notebook of Gismondo Cavalletti is a novel by R. M. Lamming published in 1983.

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Plot summary

The Notebook of Gismondo Cavalletti is a novel in which historical Florence is explored through the notes of Gismondo. [1]

Reception

Dave Langford reviewed The Notebook of Gismondo Cavalletti for White Dwarf #50, and stated that "Lamming writes beautifully, that she gives an object lesson in how to evoke period flavour without fake-archaic speech". [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Langford, Dave (February 1984). "Critical Mass". White Dwarf . No. 50. Games Workshop. p. 14.
  2. https://archive.org/details/sim_best-sellers_1985-03_44_12/page/446/mode/2up
  3. https://archive.org/details/sim_british-book-news_1984-02/page/110/mode/2up