Having barely left girlhood, Lucrezia must now make her way in a troubled court whose customs are opaque and where her arrival is not universally welcomed. Perhaps most mystifying of all is her husband himself, Alfonso. Is he the playful sophisticate her appears before their wedding, the aesthete happiest in the company of artists and musicians, or the ruthless politician before whom even his formidable sisters seem to tremble?
As Lucrezia sits in uncomfortable finery for the painting which is to preserve her image for centuries to come, one thing becomes worryingly clear. In the court's eyes, she has one duty: to provide the heir who will shore up the future of the Ferrarese dynasty. Until then, for all of her rank and nobility, her future hangs entirely in the balance.
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Having barely left girlhood, Lucrezia must now make her way in a troubled court whose customs are opaque and where her arrival is not universally welcomed. Perhaps most mystifying of all is her husband himself, Alfonso. Is he the playful sophisticate her appears before their wedding, the aesthete happiest in the company of artists and musicians, or the ruthless politician before whom even his formidable sisters seem to tremble?
As Lucrezia sits in uncomfortable finery for the painting which is to preserve her image for centuries to come, one thing becomes worryingly clear. In the court's eyes, she has one duty: to provide the heir who will shore up the future of the Ferrarese dynasty. Until then, for all of her rank and nobility, her future hangs entirely in the balance.
A fascinating, sensitive tale, beautifully told with a dark thread running through it. This novel really captures the realities experienced by women during that time, but without losing a sense of wonder and hope. As always, Maggie O'Farrell's writing is exceptional.
Imprint | Tinder Press |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | August 2022 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days |
First published | 2022 |
Authors | Maggie O'Farrell |
Dimensions | 232 x 152 x 38mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 448 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4722-2385-2 |
Barcode | 9781472223852 |
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LSN | 1-4722-2385-3 |