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The Borgia Bride by Jeanne Kalogridis

The Borgia Bride

A Novel

Jeanne Kalogridis

St. Martin's Press · Print & ebook · May 1, 2005

Vivacious Sancha of Aragon arrives in Rome newly wed to a member of the notorious Borgia dynasty.

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Who it’s for
Historical detail meets romance and conspiracy in the perilous, opulent world of the Borgias.
Themes
Conspiracy, Sexual intrigue, Loyalty
Genres
Renaissance Fiction, Historical Romance, Royal Romance

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Vivacious Sancha of Aragon arrives in Rome newly wed to a member of the notorious Borgia dynasty. Surrounded by the city's opulence and political corruption, she befriends her glamorous and deceitful sister-in-law, Lucrezia, whose jealousy is as legendary as her beauty. Some say Lucrezia has poisoned her rivals, particularly those to whom her handsome brother, Cesare, has given his heart.

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So when Sancha falls under Cesare's irresistible spell, she must hide her secret or lose her life. Caught in the Borgias' sinister web, she summons her courage and uses her cunning to outwit them at their own game. Vividly interweaving historical detail with fiction, The Borgia Bride is a richly compelling tale of conspiracy, sexual intrigue, loyalty, and drama.

Intrigue in Rome

Historical detail meets romance and conspiracy in the perilous, opulent world of the Borgias.

Come here for

  • Renaissance Rome’s collision of splendor and political corruption
  • Romance tangled with loyalty, jealousy, and conspiracy

Expect

  • A dramatic blend of historical detail and fiction
  • Sexual intrigue in the dangerous Borgia circle

Where it sits

Historical Romance92%
Renaissance Fiction66%
Royal Romance54%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Renaissance Fiction
  • Historical Thrillers
  • Italian Fiction
Authors
Jeanne Kalogridis
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Published
May 1, 2005
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Conspiracy · Sexual intrigue · Loyalty
Reading lane
Renaissance Fiction