Demain à Rome
The novel is among the titles chosen by Dominique Bona for a summer reading list focused on literary discoveries.
Press & Reviews
Works praised by the press
Since the publication of La Princesse Barbare in 1990, Nicole Fabre’s novels have regularly attracted the attention of the national, regional, and specialized press.
From Carolingian Provence to the Italian Renaissance and on to Fascist Italy, journalists, critics, and readers have praised the quality of her historical research, the depth of her characters, and her ability to bring history to life at a human level.
Perspectives on the Work
Selected Quotes
“A captivating book that chronicles daily life at the end of the 9th century.”
“A gripping historical novel.”
“A grand epic set among the barbarians.”
“A wonderful novel that takes us through this period with colorful characters.”
“The author paints a powerful and vivid portrait of a sensual and courageous woman. ”
“Rich in discoveries and literary emotions.”
What People Say
Selections and Recommendations
These mentions, selections, and favorites accompany the release of the novels, particularly Demain à Rome.
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Demain à Rome
A feature in the “History” section, focusing on Giulia’s exile and World War II.
Demain à Rome
A brief recommendation that describes the novel as a historical tale centered on exile, art, and the Nazi threat.
Demain à Rome
A presentation of the novel as the story of an Italian anti-fascist woman in France during the Occupation.
La Princesse Barbare
A first mention in the “New Books” section, as soon as Nicole Fabre’s first historical novel was published.
L’Ombre du Prophète
This selection places the novel among the recommended historical reads for the summer.
The beginnings
The Rise of a Historical Novelist
With La Princesse Barbare and then L’Ombre du Prophète, the press has taken notice of an author who focuses on little-explored historical periods and is able to weave together historical research, narrative flair, and the characters’ destinies.
The Franks in Provence
La Princesse Barbare is presented as a journey into 9th-century Provence, a setting rarely explored in historical fiction.
Nicole Fabre's First Historical Novel
Critics highlight the captivating narrative, driven by the depiction of everyday life and the clash between ambition and emotion.
La Princesse Barbare
The article highlights Nicole Fabre's passion for history, her documentary work and her search for clear writing.
The Spanish adventures of Nicole Fabre
Critics presented L’Ombre du Prophète as a historical fresco about Muslim Spain and characters with contradictory passions.
A Grand Barbarian Epic
Critics noted the strength of the documentation and the balance between historical reconstruction and fiction.
La Seyne: the saga of Nicole Fabre
The newspaper emphasises historical accuracy and the fluidity of the reading.
L’Ombre du Prophète
The article highlights a well-documented novel, inhabited by personal passions and by the complexity of a dazzling world.
A Spanish saga in the 9th century
The critics situate L’Ombre du Prophète in the continuity of La Princesse Barbare and evoke a real romantic fresco.
A work that asserts itself
From the Fraxinet to the Italian Renaissance
Over the course of the novels, Nicole Fabre's gaze broadens. The press follows this evolution: from medieval Provence to the figures of the Renaissance, the work pursues the same questioning of the beings caught in the fractures of their time.
Attention: “Danger au Fraxinet”
Around Les Jardins du Fraxinet, the article shows the educational resonance of the work and its ability to stimulate historical imagination.
N. Fabre’s Renaissance
The article accompanies Léonard le Toscan and highlights the precision of the research on Renaissance Italy.
Italy in the Mid-20th Century
Critics' Reviews of Demain à Rome
With La Nuit Italienne and Demain à Rome, Nicole Fabre shifts her work to fascist Italy, exile, war and the Resistance. The articles devoted to this period form the heart of recent critical reception.
Demain à Rome
Critics praised a novel that mixed laughter, tears, passions and hatred, without betraying historical truth.
Demain à Rome
The newspaper evokes a "wonderful novel" filled with colorful characters and a strong-willed heroine.
Demain à Rome
The article places the novel in the journey of Giulia, a refugee in Paris, confronted with war and Nazi predators.
Demain à Rome
The novel appears in a summer books selection devoted to literary discoveries and emotions.
Demain à Rome
A short presentation insists on Giulia's exile, the Nazi threat and a love story against a backdrop of historical truth.
Demain à Rome
A concise recommendation that highlights the historical dimension of the novel and Giulia's passion for art.
Demain à Rome
The magazine presents the novel as the story of the tribulations of an anti-fascist Italian woman in France during the Occupation.
Conferences & Meetings
A novel shared with the public
From Mussolini to Freedom with Nicole Fabre
The meeting looks back at the research carried out around fascist Italy and the years 1930 to 1943.
Danger on the Fraxinet
An intervention around writing and history, based on work carried out by students on the world of Fraxinet.
Reader Reviews
Reader Feedback
In addition to press coverage, a few reader reviews attest to the novels' popularity.
“This medieval novel is a wonderful surprise.”
“She writes beautifully, and I highly recommend this wonderful book.”
“Once I started, I couldn't put it down.”
“An excellent historical novel—powerful and enlightening.”
With each new release, Nicole Fabre’s novels continue to captivate readers, foster connections, and garner consistent attention from the press. This consistency is a testament to a body of work that has firmly established itself in the landscape of French historical fiction.