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Poison : a novel of the Renaissance / Sara Poole.

Poole, Sara, 1951- (Author).

Summary:

Before the Tudors, there were the Borgias. In this first novel set in Italy during the Renaissance meet Francesca Giordano. Determined to avenge the killing of her father, Francesca defies all convention to claim the position of poisoner serving Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia, head of the most notorious and dangerous family of Italy. She becomes the confidante of Lucrezia Borgia and the lover of Cesare Borgia. At the same time, she is drawn to the young renegade monk who yearns to save her life and her soul. A great blend of history and mystery. Original TPB.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780312609832 (trade pbk.)
  • Physical Description: 392 p ; 21 cm.
  • Edition: 1st ed.
  • Publisher: New York : St. Martin's Griffin, 2010.
Subject: Women poisoners > Fiction.
Revenge > Fiction.
Alexander VI, Pope, 1431-1503 > Fiction.
Cardinals > Italy > Rome > Fiction.
Nobility > Italy > Rome > Fiction.
Borgia, Lucrezia, 1480-1519 > Fiction.
Borgia, Cesare, 1476?-1507 > Fiction.
Renaissance > Italy > Rome > Fiction.
Rome (Italy) > Fiction.
Genre: Historical fiction.
Suspense fiction.
Mystery fiction.
Historical fiction.

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