Rating: 4.00 (1 ratings)
First published 1734
When Helena, a lowly physician's daughter, cures the King, she demands the hand of the aloof Count Bertram in marriage as her reward. Bertram, repulsed by Helena's lower status, flees to war, forcing Helena to devise a daring scheme to win his affection. In this Shakespearean comedy of love, class, and deception, no one is quite who they seem, and the road to true love is paved with clever plots and tested loyalties.
Genres: drama, classic-literature, romance, historical-fiction, comedy
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity
Setting: Florence, Florence (Italy), Italy, Venice, Venice (Italy)
288 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Signet