Status
Available
Publication
Little Brown, 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.
User reviews
LibraryThing member Elemi
Intrigue! Romance! Wit! Double crossings! Saints, villains, heroes, artists, Borgias...
This book has everything.
This book has everything.
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Awards
The New York Times Notable Books of the Year (Fiction — 1947)
Language
Original publication date
1947
Other editions
Prince of Foxes by Samuel Shellabarger (Hardcover)