by Eliot George
First published 2016
In the turbulent streets of 1490s Florence, Romola de' Bardi is a sheltered young woman whose world is upended. As her father's library burns and her brother's allegiances shift, Romola must confront a changing city and her own heart's desires. She finds herself drawn to the charismatic monk Savonarola, even as his radical reforms threaten to tear Florence apart. Romola's quest for purpose and belonging leads her through passion, heartbreak, and the cost of loyalty.
Genres: romance, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
Setting: Florence
Period: 1490s
608 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform