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For fans of Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir, bestselling author C. W. Gortner effortlessly weaves history and drama in this captivating novel about one of the worlds most notorious families. Glamorous and predatory, the Borgias fascinated and terrorized fifteenth-century Renaissance Italy, and Lucrezia Borgia, beloved daughter of the pope, was at the center of the dynastys ambitions. Slandered as a heartless seductress who lured men to their doom, was she in fact the villainess of legend, or was she trapped in a familial web, forced to choose between loyalty and survival With the ascension of the Spaniard Rodrigo Borgia as Pope Alexander VI, a new era has dawned in Rome. Benefitting from their fathers elevation are the new popes illegitimate childrenhis rival sons, Cesare and Juan, and beautiful young daughter Lucreziaeach of whom assumes an exalted position in the papal court. Privileged and adored, Lucrezia yearns to escape her childhood and play a part in her familys fortunes. But Rome is seductive and dangerous: Alliances shift at a moments notice as Italys ruling dynasties strive to keep rivals at bay. As Lucrezias father faces challenges from all sides, the threat of a French invasion forces him to marry her off to a powerful adversary. But when she discovers the brutal truth behind her alliance, Lucrezia is plunged into a perilous gambit that will require all her wits, cunning, and guile. Escaping her marriage offers the chance of happiness with a passionate prince of Naples, yet as scandalous accusations of murder and incest build against her, menacing those she loves, Lucrezia must risk everything to overcome the lethal fate imposed upon her by her Borgia blood. Beautifully wrought, rich with fascinating historical detail, The Vatican Princess is the first novel to describe Lucrezias coming-of-age in her own voice. What results is a dramatic, vivid tale set in an era of savagery and unparalleled splendor, where enemies and allies can be one and the same, and where loyalty to family can ultimately be a curse.Praise for The Vatican PrincessIn a literary exploration riven with Shakespearean quantities of murder, lies, deceptions, and treachery, Gortners narrative gains veracity with his atmospheric exploration of fashion, architecture, and art on the stage of loud, filthy, and dangerous Rome. Gortner has imagined Lucrezia Borgias life from a feminist perspective.Kirkus Reviews [Gortner] has invested his novel with impressive historical detail that is woven neatly into the threads of the story, and his afterword and references offer excellent insight.Historical Novels ReviewAssiduously researched and expertly crafted, this novel takes readers inside the treacherous world of the Borgiasone of historys most dysfunctional ruling familiesand brings to life the sympathetic and freshly imagined character of their leading lady, Lucrezia. This unholy plunge into Romes darkest dynasty is wholly engrossing.Allison Pataki,New York Timesbestselling author ofSisi: Empresson Her OwnThe world of Renaissance Italy is vividly brought to lifeIm captivated by this knowledgeable authors take on the controversial Borgias.Alison Weir, New York Times bestselling author of Katherine of Aragon, The True Queen Impressive research, a lush background, and deft characterization of these turbulent times make for a fascinating read.Margaret George, New York Times bestselling author of Elizabeth I Templars Assassin's Creed Wiki Fandom powered by Wikia Robert de Sable leading the Templars to Masyaf When Robert de Sable and a few of his men went to retrieve it from the temple though their progress was delayed by a Candida Martinelli's Italophile Site(Historicals set in Italy) Historical Novels set in Italy Books Children Thrillers Mysteries Old Rome Romances My Two New Italophile Sites Italophile Book Reviews offers personal views Women of History - F - A Bit of History F Faa Camilla - (1599 - 1662) Italian courtier and memoirist Camilla Faa was born at Casale in Montferrato the daughter of Ardizzino Faa an ambassador Women of History L L Laage Barbara (1925 1988) French film actress Born Claire Colombat after adopting her new stagename Laage appeared as leading lady in several prominent Assassins Assassin's Creed Wiki Fandom powered by Wikia Though the Assassins' philosophy begins with a purely empirical assessment of life that seemingly verges on nihilism their order is profoundly idealistic with a House of Borgia - Wikipedia The House of Borgia (/ b r /; Italian: ; Spanish: Borja; Valencian: Borja [bda]) was an Italo-Spanish noble family which rose to prominence Lucrezia Borgia - Wikipedia Lucrezia Borgia; Lady of Pesaro and Gradara Duchess of Bisceglie and Princess of Salerno Duchess of Ferrara Modena and Reggio Book Review: ROSES by Leila Meacham Burton Book Review Roses by Leila Meacham Category: Historical Fiction Publish Date: 1/6/2010 Price: $2499 ISBN: 978-0446550000 Pages: 624 Review copy provided by the publisher leader - Dictionary Definition : Vocabularycom A leader is the head guy or gal the one running the show The leader of the band calls the shots and sets the tempo for the music A conductor is the leader of an Historical Novels: Renaissance Historical Novels: Renaissance Europe and Tudor England For news on the latest reviews author interviews and additions to this website see the blog
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