Garrett
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Lois McMaster Bujold:
I was recently looking up information on the real-life inspiration for Cardegoss, and I found some information that hinted that the Zangre might have been the same castle where parts of Verdi's "Il trovatore" took place. Is that the case, or do I have my castles crossed? Thanks!
Lois McMaster Bujold
The Zangre was inspired by the Alcazar of Segovia (Cazaril's name is also a part anagram from the same source.) I don't know the Verdi opera, alas, but if you do, that may be enough to figure it out.
Ta, L.
Ta, L.
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