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First published 2023
Lucrezia de Medici, the third daughter of a grand duke, is thrust into the limelight when her sister dies before marrying the ruler of Ferrara. Lucrezia must now navigate the opaque, treacherous court, where her new husband, Alfonso, is an enigma—a playful sophisticate or ruthless politician? As Lucrezia sits for a portrait to preserve her image, she realizes her only duty is to provide an heir, her future hanging in the balance. A vivid portrait of a resilient young woman's fight for her survival in the opaque world of Renaissance Italy.
Genres: romance, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, historical-drama
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, political-intrigue
352 pages · Paperback · Vintage