But according to the map in the book, the south of France was a region known as Occitania. In my mind, France is as it is defined now. The vocabulary isn't particularly difficult, and any period terms are generally explained in the prose (with a handy glossary at the back in case you forget).In fact there was only one problem that I had with the historical aspects if the book, and that was the definition of France. It is written fairly simply, in the sense that it is an easy book to read. Troubadour is an interesting book, that readers of most genres should enjoy. To follow Mary's thoughts on books and writing, go to Read more
Mary lives with her husband in West Oxfordshire. Her previous books for Bloomsbury also include: The Falconer's Knot (shortlisted for the Guardian Fiction Award and winner of the French Prix Polar Jeunesse 2009), Troubadour (nominated for the 2010 Carnegie Medal) and most recently David, a rich and epic tale based upon the creation of Michaelangelo's renowned statue of David. Her Stravaganza sequence for Bloomsbury is so popular it has 80 current stories on. She is the author of the bestselling picture book Amazing Grace. Mary Hoffman is an acclaimed children's writer and critic. To follow Mary's thoughts on books and writing, go to
Mary has three grown-up children and lives with her husband in West Oxfordshire. Her previous books for Bloomsbury also include: The Falconer's Knot (shortlisted for the Guardian Fiction Award and winner of the French Prix Polar Jeunesse 2009) and Troubadour (shortlisted for the Costa Book Award).
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