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Florence, 1550s. The third daughter of the grand duke, Lucrezia de Medici finds herself thrust into the limelight when her older sister dies on the eve of her wedding to the ruler of Ferrara. Forced to navigate a troubled court and her husband's ruthless politics, Lucrezia must prove her worth and ensure the future of the Ferranese dynasty. As she sits in constricting finery for a portrait, Lucrezia's resilience is put to the test, offering a vivid portrait of a young woman's battle for survival.
First publish date: 2022
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Marriage & Divorce Fiction
Authors: Maggie O'Farrell
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