Madonna of the Seven Hills - Hardcover

Plaidy, Jean; Holt, Victoria; Carr, Philippa; Hibbert, Eleanor

3.7

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9780399114564: Madonna of the Seven Hills

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399114564 ISBN 13: 9780399114564

Publisher: Putnam Pub Group, 1974

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In a castle in the mountains outside Rome, Lucrezia Borgia is born into history's most notorious family. Her father, who is to become Pope Alexander VI, receives his first daughter warmly, and her brothers, Cesare and Giovanni, are devoted to her. But on the corrupt and violent streets of the capital the Borgia family are feared, and Lucrezia's father causes scandal, living up to his reputation of 'most carnal man of his age'.

As Lucrezia matures into a beautiful young woman, her brothers are ever more protective and become fierce rivals for her attention. Amid glorious celebrations their father becomes Pope, and shortly after Lucrezia is married - but as Borgias the lives of the Pope's children are destined to be marred by scandal and tragedy, and it's a fate that Lucrezia cannot hope to escape ...

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Review:

"A tale of passion, intrigue and murder such as has rarely, if ever, been surpassed" (Yorkshire Evening Post)

"Well written and fascinating ... a first-class novel" (Manchester Evening News)

"One of our best historical novelists brings to life wayward, capricious Marie Antoinette" (News Chronicle)

"Flaunting, Extravagant Queen has the colour, liveliness, and sensitivity with which one has come to associate this author's historical novels" (Scotsman)

Book Description:

One of history's most captivating true stories - the scandal-filled life of Lucrezia Borgia

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