This novel follows the story of Leonora, a beautiful young woman who becomes embroiled in a complex web of love, betrayal, and political intrigue in Renaissance-era Italy. As she navigates the dangers of courtly life, Leonora must also confront her own romantic desires and the dark secrets of her family's past. With vivid descriptions of the Italian landscape and a cast of unforgettable characters, this is a sweeping historical romance that will keep readers spellbound from beginning to end. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.