The Borgia Chronicles: Book 1

The Borgias, history's most infamous family, take center stage in this gripping novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Briar Club. Set in Rome, 1492, the story follows an innocent girl who finds herself drawn into the Borgias' dangerous rise to power.

The Holy City is drenched in blood and teeming with secrets as the throne of God lies vacant, a prize to be claimed by the most virtuous or the most ruthless. Vivacious Giulia Farnese, blessed with beauty, wealth, and a handsome young husband, is stunned to discover that her glittering marriage is a sham. She is to be given as a concubine to the ruthless, charismatic Cardinal Borgia: a Spaniard, a sensualist, and a candidate for the Papacy, who is passionately in love with her.

Two companions will follow Giulia into the Pope's shadowy harem: Leonello, a cynical bodyguard bent on bloody revenge against a mysterious killer, and Carmelina, a fiery cook with a past full of secrets. As corruption thickens in the Vatican and enemies begin to circle, Giulia and her friends must use all their wits to survive the world of the Borgias.

The Borgias' legendary rise to power is chronicled through the eyes of this innocent girl, a witness to the treachery, intrigue, and maneuverings that will ultimately shape the future of the Church and the world. Readers are immersed in the rich historical tapestry of Rome, where power, passion, and betrayal intertwine in a high-stakes game for the ultimate prize.

This captivating novel from a master storyteller promises to transport readers to the heart of the Borgias' reign, where the lines between virtue and vice, love and lust, and loyalty and betrayal are blurred. Fans of historical fiction will be enthralled by this compelling tale of an innocent caught in the web of one of history's most notorious families.

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