Sabina: A Novel Set in the Italian Renaissance (English Edition)

Sabina Rossi's husband is killed in the melee of the Pazzi Conspiracy, leaving her wealthy beyond her dreams. Under the protection of Lorenzo de' Medici, the beautiful and intelligent young widow is free to pursue her passions. Renaissance Florence is a city full of secrets and intrigue, however, and women who fail to abide by its patriarchal rules often suffer dire consequences. Sabina is soon faced with an unexpected betrayal and a potential scandal. Devastated, she must pick up the pieces of her broken life and learn to survive in a man's world. Three generations of Rossi women span the most fascinating period of Medici history in this epic novel.