Historical Romance

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010

We discuss literary trends of the 18th century. Jane Kamensky and Jill Lepore’s new novel, Blindspot, is a sendup of historical romance set in 1764 in Boston.

Event:
Jane Kamensky and Jill Lepre will be reading and signing books
Mon. Jan. 5 at 7 PM
Barnes & Noble, Upper West Side
289 Broadway (at 82nd Street)

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