Publication
Bridgeworks (2002), 448 pages
Original publication date
1947
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Awards
The New York Times Notable Books of the Year (Fiction — 1947)
Description
Set in the early 1500s in Renaissance Italy this novel is the story of Andrea Orsini, a peasant boy who rises far and becomes a secret agent for Cesare Borgia, who entrusts hm with the most delicate political, military and romantic missions, Orson Welles was cast as Borgia, Tyronne Power as Orsini in the film version.
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LibraryThing member Elemi
Intrigue! Romance! Wit! Double crossings! Saints, villains, heroes, artists, Borgias...
This book has everything.
This book has everything.
Language
Original language
English
ISBN
9781882593644
Physical description
448 p.; 5.38 inches
Pages
448