Ep. 46: Fierce Determination to Protect One's True Self - "The Marriage Portrait"
"She will not permit him access..."
On the heavy feeling of losing your own identity to become a part of someone else's.
In this episode, I’m talking about The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell, a solid 4-star read that truly met my high expectations.
From the very first chapter, we are thrown into the intense tension of Lucrezia knowing her husband is going to kill her.
I dive into the beautiful descriptions, the complex and multi-layered character of Alfonso, and Lucrezia's fierce determination to protect her inner self despite her tragic fate.
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