Novel success for Gaby
Former University of Chichester MA Creative Writing student Gaby Pritchard is celebrating the publication of her debut novel His Last Duchess.
Published by Sphere on 5th August 2010 under the name of Gabrielle Kimm the book is inspired by Robert Browning’s famously sinister poem My Last Duchess.
Gabrielle has woven a fictionalised story around the true facts of Lucrezia de Medici’s life, who was betrothed to the fifth duke of Ferrara at the age of fourteen in 1559, before she mysteriously disappeared from all records three years later. The author captures the mystique and romance of this figure, creating a masterpiece of suspense within an intriguing, artfully-delineated historical setting. Successful historical fiction author Kate Furnivall (The Russian Concubine) said of Kimm’s novel: “Her vivid portrayal of Medici life is rich and wonderfully imagined, as she draws a skilful portrait of a fascinating time and place.”
His Last Duchess is a stunning debut, rich in historical detail that explores women's freedom, forbidden love and the passions, and people, of 16th century Tuscany and Ferrara.
Gabrielle studied for her MA at the university between 2005 and 2007. She now teaches English and Drama at secondary school level and lives in West Sussex.
The book is now available in paperback at all good bookshops priced at £6.99.
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